Chief of Staff - Europe-META SSG ISO

Lenovo

Lenovo

People & HR, Operations

Farnborough, UK

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

General Information

Req #
WD00097476
Career area:
Administrative
Country/Region:
United Kingdom
State:
Hampshire
City:
Farnborough
Date:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

Why Work at Lenovo

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Description and Requirements

As the Chief of Staff you will be a trusted strategic partner to the Services and Solutions group (SSG) Europe-META Services Sales Executive Director, acting as a force multiplier to drive alignment, execution, and operational excellence across the region. Your role will be to bridg strategy and execution, ensure follow-through on critical priorities, and enable effective decision-making by coordinating across senior leaders, functions, and countries within the Europe-META organization.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Translate the Executive Director’s strategic priorities into actionable plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes
  • Drive execution of regional strategy, transformation programs, and complex cross‑functional initiatives across Europe-META
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the ED, providing strategic, operational, and organizational decision support
  • Prepare executive‑level briefings, business reviews, dashboards, and decision materials for leadership and board forums
  • Monitor progress against objectives, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and escalations
  • Align regional leadership teams on priorities, timelines, ownership, and execution discipline
  • Establish and manage executive operating cadence, including LT meetings, QBRs, offsites, and governance routines
  • Lead or support high‑priority, confidential, or time‑sensitive initiatives on behalf of senior leadership

What You bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in comparable roles (e.g. Chief of Staff, strategy, transformation), preferably within ICT or similar industries
  • Proven ability to build credibility with senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments
  • Strong project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Experience managing large, complex cross‑functional initiatives within matrixed organizations
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to support data‑driven decision‑making; commercial acumen with P&L awareness
  • Executive‑level communication, presentation, and moderation skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Willingness to travel and engage with clients, partners, and internal teams across Europe-META
What We can offer You:
  • Holiday purchase
  • Private medical
  • Income protection
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • Positive work life balance
  • Learning and development
  • Life insurance
  • Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
  • Lifestyle discounts
  • Cycle to work
  • MyGymDiscounts
  • Mortgage advice and support
  • Referral bonus
  • Free onsite parking
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations:
* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough
* United Kingdom
* United Kingdom - Hampshire
* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

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