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Job Description

The purpose of a Chief of Staff (CoS) in a fast growing currently $400M business is to act as an executive partner who drives alignment and execution on behalf of the President which amplifies the President's effectiveness, ensures alignment across the leadership team, and drives strategic priorities forward with clarity and urgency. It's a versatile role that blends strategy, operations, communications, and project management. You will report to the President, Automotive.

1. Strategic Alignment: Ensure the executive team is focused on the right priorities and operating in sync.
2. Execution Discipline: Lead important projects to completion, often bridging gaps between strategy and execution.
3. Decision Support: Provide analysis, and context to help executives make faster, better-informed decisions.
4. Trusted Advisor: Serve as a business advisor, a sounding board and right-hand to the President.

Main Responsibilities

Here's a breakdown of what the Chief of Staff will oversee:

1. Strategic Planning

• You will participate in Strategic Planning process and provide insight on execution of the strategy
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans and lead the execution of important projects from the strategy, serving as project manager to ensure delivery.
• Lead and track progress on company OKRs or KPIs.
• Drive the execution of critical business initiatives (e.g. M&A integration, transformation efforts).

2. Business reviews

• Lead the delivery of business updates for the Automotive leadership team, ensuring insights are data-driven, strategically aligned, and ready for executive-level consumption.
• Oversee the preparation, coordination, and quality control of North America and Global executive updates, synthesizing complex operational and financial performance into clear, and actionable narratives.
• Drive cross-functional input and understanding to ensure all recurring executive reporting reflects accurate progress, risks, and priorities across the Auto business.

3 Executive Operations

• Run the cadence of executive meetings (agenda setting, follow-ups, minutes).
• Manage the President priorities and ensure time is aligned with strategic goals.
• Prepare briefing materials and decision frameworks for executive leadership discussions.

4. Project Management & Special Initiatives

• Step in as interim leader or program manager for high-stakes projects.
• Resolve cross-departmental bottlenecks or barriers to the execution of important business initiatives.

5. Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with HR and the President to advance initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness, enhance team and organizational performance, and support important talent and culture priorities.
• Ensure these efforts are aligned with broader business strategies and operational goals.

Qualifications

What Makes a Great CoS at This Scale

• Ability to dive into operational detail.
• You can synthesize complexity simply.
• Politically savvy but grounded in execution.
• High EQ and trustworthiness, given exposure to confidential issues.
• Have a consulting, strategy, or operations background.
• Project management discipline

Additional Information

Perks

• Paid time off
• 401K with a 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 5 sick days each calendar year.
• 12 paid company holidays and 2 paid volunteer days.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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