Associate Vice President, Chief of Staff & Business Operations, Connectivity
About The Position
Marvell is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Connectivity Business Group. This is a highly visible executive leadership role that combines strategic planning, operational excellence, business management, and organizational leadership. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP & GM while helping drive execution across one of Marvell's most important and fastest-growing businesses. This role is fully onsite and based in Santa Clara, California. Given the highly collaborative and executive-facing nature of the position, in-office presence five days per week is required. You will operate at the center of a global organization responsible for defining and delivering the connectivity technologies that enable modern AI and cloud infrastructure. Working directly for the Senior Vice President and General Manager, you will partner with executive leaders across: Engineering, Product Management, Business Development, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Corporate Strategy. You will lead and influence cross-functional teams spanning North America, Europe, Israel, and Asia while serving as a key member of the Connectivity Business Group leadership staff. This role provides unparalleled exposure to executive decision-making, semiconductor product strategy, hyperscale customer engagement, financial planning, and organizational leadership. As Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for helping translate strategy into execution across a multi-billion-dollar business at the forefront of AI infrastructure innovation. You will help shape business priorities, accelerate critical initiatives, improve operational effectiveness, and ensure alignment across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in business operations, program management, strategy, engineering leadership, product management, or related executive-level functions.
- Demonstrated success operating in highly complex technology organizations.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, product, operations, and finance organizations.
- Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders.
- Strong business acumen with experience supporting strategic planning, operational reviews, and executive decision-making.
- Proven ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and organizational boundaries.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience using data and metrics to drive business outcomes.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline.
- Trusted advisor who earns credibility through judgment and execution.
- Highly collaborative leader capable of influencing without direct authority.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
- Exceptional communicator with executive presence.
- Bias for action with a relentless focus on results.
- High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Experience within the semiconductor, networking, cloud infrastructure, AI systems, or related technology industries.
- Technical background in semiconductor engineering, networking systems, hardware platforms, silicon development, or software infrastructure.
- Experience working with hyperscale cloud providers, AI infrastructure companies, networking OEMs, or enterprise technology customers.
- Knowledge of product development lifecycles, semiconductor operations, and go-to-market execution.
- Experience supporting C-level executives, general managers, or large business unit leaders.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the SVP & GM to define and drive business strategy, organizational priorities, and long-range planning.
- Facilitate executive decision-making through rigorous analysis, business insights, and strategic recommendations.
- Drive alignment across leadership teams to ensure successful execution of key business objectives.
- Lead the Business Operations function for the Connectivity Business Group.
- Develop scalable operational processes that improve organizational effectiveness and speed of execution.
- Establish operating rhythms, governance models, and business reviews that enable disciplined execution.
- Develop executive-level presentations, board materials, strategic reviews, and communications for senior leadership.
- Translate complex technical, financial, and organizational topics into concise, compelling narratives.
- Ensure consistent messaging across executive stakeholders and business functions.
- Drive execution of high-priority strategic initiatives across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.
- Establish program governance and accountability mechanisms to monitor progress against objectives.
- Resolve cross-functional challenges and accelerate decision-making to keep critical programs on track.
- Partner with Finance leadership to support annual planning, forecasting, investment prioritization, and budget management.
- Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and growth.
- Help drive resource allocation decisions aligned with strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement KPIs and executive dashboards that provide visibility into business performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes and improve organizational agility.
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and talent initiatives that enable future growth.
- Lead transformational initiatives that support evolving business priorities and market opportunities.
- Build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups while fostering a culture of accountability and execution excellence.
- Champion operational rigor while maintaining the agility necessary to compete in rapidly evolving markets.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and extension of the SVP & GM.
- Coordinate leadership staff meetings, strategic offsites, executive reviews, and business planning processes.
- Ensure focus on the highest-value opportunities and strategic priorities across the organization.
Benefits
- employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
- family support programs
- robust mental health resources
- recognition and service awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
