Chief of Staff to the CIO

Sandisk is a global flash and memory technology company focused on innovation and operational excellence. The Chief of Staff to the CIO provides executive-level support to IT leadership and drives strategic planning, cross-functional execution, and operational improvements across the organization.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Conduct operational analysis to identify improvement opportunities and implement operational plans.
• Oversee development and implementation of functional policies and procedures.
• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Streamline processes through optimization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement KPIs to measure functional performance and monitor results.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Lead, mentor, and support team members; foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Identify staff training and development needs and support capability building.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate strategies and initiatives.
• Resolve operational conflicts and issues and support decision-making.
• Prepare executive presentations, reports, and coordinate cross-team inputs for critical meetings.
• Conduct research and analysis on function-related topics for senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in IT or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven proactive approach with ability to anticipate stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outcomes representing C-suite leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Proficiency in IT software and tools.

• Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA.

• Eligibility for Short-Term Incentive (STI) plan; potential eligibility for Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (e.g., RSUs or cash equivalents) depending on role and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; medical/dental/vision; life, accident and disability insurance; FSA/HSA; employee assistance program; optional benefits (e.g., supplemental life/AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity); tuition reimbursement; transit benefits; employee recognition program; employee stock purchase plan; and 401(k) savings plan.
• Application deadline anticipated: 05/03/2026.