Chief of Staff and Transformation Leader, Americas Sales

Job Title: Chief of Staff and Transformation Leader, Americas Sales Reports to: SVP America Sales Location: US (preferred Austin TX, Phoenix AZ, San Jose CA) NXP Introduction AI is rapidly moving beyond research labs and into the real world—powering advancements in vehicles, factories, hospitals, homes, and everyday devices. NXP’s Global Sales organization is the force that transforms our intelligent edge vision into meaningful market impact. We operate on the front lines of innovation, delivering real‑world AI, secure edge intelligence, and breakthrough technologies to the customers shaping tomorrow’s world. As a strategic partner at the intersection of customer ambition and NXP capability, our global sales team drives alignment, opens new markets, and builds the relationships that lead to design wins and revenue growth. Through deep market insight and long‑term collaboration, we embed customer‑centricity into every decision and help accelerate innovation at the system‑solution level. This disciplined, client‑first mindset enables us to architect integrated, future‑ready solutions that deliver sustained value and strengthen NXP’s competitive advantage. We thrive in a high‑performance, high‑ownership environment—competing boldly, executing with urgency, and celebrating results. If you want to win big, grow fast, and work with the customers building what’s next, NXP Global Sales is where ambition becomes achievement. For more information, please visit our website Role Summary Opportunity overview High‑impact leadership role supporting the SVP, AMEC Sales while leading a regional transformation agenda across sales process, operating model, data, and AI‑enabled execution. Ideal for a strategic operator who can turn executive priorities into measurable operating change and business outcomes. Role scope This role works across AMEC Sales, including Direct Sales, Distribution, Field Applications, and Sales Operations. The leader will partner closely with Sales Operations, IT, Data and Analytics, Finance, HR, and external partners to drive a multi‑quarter transformation agenda. Core ownership areas AMEC Sales leadership operating rhythm, including agenda quality, decision clarity, prioritization, and follow‑through Prioritization and execution of the AMEC Sales transformation agenda Redesign of high‑value sales and management workflows Adoption of AI‑enabled ways of working across target users and leadership forums Executive visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and business impact Key accountabilities Executive operating cadence – run the Sales Management Team cadence to improve focus, decision quality, and accountability. Support the SVP with strategic preparation, decision framing, and action follow‑through. Transformation leadership – lead the AMEC Sales transformation agenda from strategy through execution, adoption, and outcomes. Translate priorities into sequenced initiatives, measurable outcomes, and high‑value workflow improvements. Sales process and workflow redesign – redesign sales, management, and operating workflows to be more AI‑enabled, scalable, and signal‑driven. Reduce low‑value work, simplify coordination, and align workflows with roles, coverage, and incentives where needed. Cross‑functional orchestration – integrate work across Sales, Sales Operations, IT, Data and Analytics, Finance, HR, and other stakeholders. Surface risks and misalignment early, then drive sequenced actions through closure. AI‑enabled workflow deployment – design and deploy AI‑enabled workflows that simplify or augment key sales motions. Partner with IT and Data on secure architecture, compliance, governance, and responsible AI use. Leadership leverage and executive support – build AI‑enabled capabilities for meeting prep, pre‑reads, briefings, decision capture, and action tracking. Improve the quality and efficiency of key leadership forums and communications. Change leadership and adoption – lead adoption of new workflows, AI tools, and operating methods across AMEC Sales. Drive change management, enablement, feedback loops, and management capability for sustained impact. Executive visibility and scale – provide regular executive visibility on progress, risks, adoption, and business impact. Build a repeatable transformation playbook aligned with broader Sales transformation efforts. Role clarity This is a business transformation and executive leverage role, not an administrative, PMO‑only, or tool implementation position. The leader owns the AMEC Sales transformation agenda, leadership cadence, workflow redesign priorities, adoption plans, and outcome tracking. Ideal candidate background Required 8+ years of leadership experience in sales transformation, sales operations, commercial excellence, digital operations, business transformation, business operations, chief of staff, or related fields Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with measurable business impact Strong business judgment and comfort operating with senior leaders in complex and ambiguous environments Strong understanding of AI use cases in commercial organizations, including automation, copilots, workflow orchestration, and agent-based support Strong systems thinking with the ability to redesign processes end‑to‑end across people, process, data, and technology Excellent structured thinking, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills Strongly preferred Experience in sales organizations, go‑to‑market strategy, or commercial transformation Experience in semiconductors, high‑tech, or other complex B2B sales environments Experience with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or agentic systems in commercial settings Experience working with consulting partners on transformation programs Combination of consulting and operator experience Prior experience in a chief of staff, transformation, sales operations, or business operations leadership role with direct execution ownership NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year‑on‑year progress. 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