DE&A - Core - Data Engineering - Talend

Job description

**Key Responsibilities** - CEO’s Office & Executive Effectiveness - Serve as the CEO’s right hand, acting as an extension of the CEO across priority matters. - Own CEO agenda management, including preparation for Board meetings, earnings calls, leadership off‑sites, investor interactions, and strategic reviews. - Translate CEO intent into clear priorities, actions, and outcomes across the organization. - Act as a thought partner to the CEO on strategy, organization design, leadership topics, and critical decisions. - Filter, structure, and synthesize information for decision‑making; ensure the CEO stays focused on the highest‑value issues. - Corporate Strategy & Business Planning - Lead end‑to‑end corporate strategy formulation, including: - Medium‑ and long‑term growth strategy - Portfolio and investment strategy - Market, client, and service‑line prioritization - Inorganic growth (M&A / partnerships) support - Drive annual strategic planning, operating planning, and long‑range plans in partnership with Finance and Business Leaders. - Conduct deep‑dive analyses on growth opportunities, competitive positioning, margins, productivity, pricing, and capital allocation. - Develop Board‑level strategy narratives and materials with clarity, data, and executive polish. - Org‑wide Strategic & Transformation Tracks - Own and govern enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, such as: - Growth acceleration programs - Margin improvement / cost transformation - Sales effectiveness and pipeline rigor - Delivery productivity and utilization - AI / digital transformation initiatives - Organization and leadership effectiveness - Set up clear charters, milestones, KPIs, and cadence for each strategic track. - Ensure cross‑functional alignment, unblock issues, and escalate decisively when needed. - Track outcomes rigorously; ensure initiatives move from ideas → execution → results. - Executive & Leadership Alignment - Partner closely with CXOs and business heads to drive aligned decision‑making. - Facilitate executive forums (ELT, reviews, strategy councils) with sharp content, structure, and outcomes. - Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across leadership on priorities, trade‑offs, and commitments. - Act as a neutral integrator, balancing enterprise interests over functional silos. - Board, Investor & External Interface (as required) - Support CEO in Board engagement, including agenda shaping, materials, and follow‑ups. - Work closely with Investor Relations, Finance, and Communications on narratives, disclosures, and strategic messaging. - Occasionally engage with key customers, partners, and advisors on strategic topics.