Chief of Staff ANZ President and Managing Director

The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the ANZ Managing Director co‑ordinates a small team as part of the Managing Director’s Office and plays a pivotal role in driving the operational agenda of the Managing Director across the ANZ Market Unit alongside the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Senior Executive Team (SET). This includes oversight of internal and external communications, executive meeting preparation, coordination of strategic initiatives, and management of regional and global visits, internal executive events, and executive customer engagements. Role and Engagement Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the Managing Director. Lead and / or co‑ordinate activities across the Market Unit functional teams to drive strategic initiatives that accelerate customer value realisation, partner success and internal efficiency. Oversee the planning and qualification of internal and external engagements for the Managing Director including executive customer meetings, internal and external events by aligning with internal & external communications, preparing briefing materials, defining agendas and ensuring documentation and follow‑up actions. Manage senior‑level executive visits to ANZ to expand customer engagement networks and accelerate sales and adoption opportunities. Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Market Unit Leadership Team as well as peers across other SAP Regional and Board / global offices. Identify high‑value strategy‑led customer and partner opportunities for engagement by SAP Executives and SMEs (local, regional, global) and proactively support their execution. Ideal Experience Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: strategy execution, planning, project management, business development, marketing / event management or management consulting. Proven success in delivering cross‑functional programs and executive‑level initiatives within large matrixed organisations. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills with experience developing executive‑level content. Key Competencies Strong understanding of the nuances of Go‑to‑Market (GTM) functions—including sales, marketing, partner ecosystem and customer success—and how they must adapt across markets, segments and business models. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, complex and diverse organisation. Strong organisational and multitasking skills; capable of managing high‑volume priorities with attention to detail. Highly adaptable, proactive, solution‑oriented and comfortable navigating ambiguity. High level of integrity, discretion and maturity in handling confidential and sensitive information. Skilled at building trust‑based relationships and driving outcomes through influence, collaboration and strategic foresight. Deep understanding of SAP’s strategic direction, ecosystem and the broader technology industry. Intellectually curious with a growth mindset and the ability to quickly absorb and synthesise new information. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or disability in compliance with applicable federal, state and local legal requirements. AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr