VP, Chief of Staff

THE ROLE: 

 

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic VP, Chief of Staff to support the Chief Digital Technology Officer (CDTO) in leading all aspects of key operational and strategic functions within the digital technology department at Herbalife. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our technology initiatives, driving efficiency, and facilitating strategic growth while supporting our ongoing digital transformation efforts.

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE: 

• Orchestrate key initiatives and projects as designated by the CDTO, ensuring they align with the broader company goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

• Streamline and govern day-to-day operational processes within the CDTO's domain, improving efficiency and effectiveness across all digital and technology functions.

• Act as a primary liaison between the CDTO and other crucial team members within and outside the digital and technology teams, facilitating clear communication and partnership.

• Works closely with Digital & Technology and Business executives to flesh out and prioritize strategic technology decisions. Evaluating the cost, risk, and capacity needed when making critical technology decisions.

• Provide comprehensive support to the CDTO in decision-making processes, including preparation of briefs, reports, and presentations for executive meetings and forums.

• Ensure the strategic objectives of the CDTO are clearly communicated and understood within the team, aligning efforts and resources to achieve these goals.

• Oversee the planning process for the Digital & Technology organizations, ensuring it aligns with Herbalife's overall priorities, goals, and objectives.

• Supervise resource capacity management to optimize team performance and efficiency, ensuring alignment with digital transformation goals.

• Lead day-to-day portfolio operations to ensure programs and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, prioritizing those that drive business results and savings.

• Lead Digital & Technology vendor relationships and procurement processes, in partnership with strategic sourcing to secure the best value and quality for Herbalife, with a focus on partners that can support our strategic direction.

• Develop and be responsible for budget management and allocation, ensuring financial resources are optimally applied to support digital transformation initiatives.

• Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, particularly as they relate to digital transformation efforts.

• Regularly report and provide insights on financial performance and important measures to senior leadership, showcasing progress and areas for improvement in our digital transformation journey.

• Oversees and leads the overall Digital & Technology talent lifecycle management in partnership with HR. Designs and implements improvements to interpersonal structure.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages senior leaders in PMO, Quality Assurance and Vendor Management for Digital and Technology Services.

 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

 

• 10+ plus years proven track record in the Digital & Technology subject area.
• 7+ years of leading, mentoring, and developing an impactful team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement.
• Shown experience in a similar role, preferably within the technology industry or a fast-paced corporate environment, with a track record of supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing those that drive digital transformation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all departments and levels of the organization to drive Digital & Technology portfolio efforts.
• Validated experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation, with a focus on supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Analytical mentality with a focus on data-driven decision-making, particularly as it relates to measuring the impact of digital transformation efforts.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities, particularly in the context of digital transformation.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for project management, financial analysis, and reporting, with a focus on those that support digital transformation initiatives.

 

Education:

 

 Bachelor's degree in business administration, technology management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

 

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.