Worldpay
Job Description
Are you ready to write your next chapter? As Head of Strategic Planning (Chief of Staff), you will take on a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our Worldpay for Platforms business. This position is focused on driving strategic alignment, operational excellence, and cross‑functional execution for one of the fastest‑growing segments in embedded payments and finance. Your mission: translate executive vision into actionable plans, orchestrate operating rhythms, and ensure the organization delivers on ambitious growth objectives.
Success in this role requires exceptional strategic acumen, operational discipline, and the ability to influence across a matrixed environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping priorities, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of transparency and performance.
About The Role We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to serve as the integrator at the heart of our Worldpay for Platforms business. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our embedded payments and finance ecosystem, driving alignment between vision, strategy, and execution across a global, high‑growth organization.
Your mission will be to lead the Platforms business unit’s strategic planning process, orchestrate operating rhythms, and ensure cross‑functional alignment that powers our ambitious growth agenda. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating strategic goals into actionable plans and mobilizing teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
Success in this role requires a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational discipline. You will need to influence across a matrixed organization, manage through complexity, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead strategic planning: Drive annual and quarterly planning cycles, linking priorities to financial goals and KPIs.
Own operating rhythms: Manage QBRs, monthly performance reviews, and goal‑setting processes to keep the organization aligned.
Drive cross‑functional execution: Ensure coordination across GMs, GTM, Product, Finance, HR, Legal, and other teams.
Manage performance: Establish reporting frameworks, track progress, and surface insights to inform executive decisions.
Lead a program management team: Recruit, mentor, and develop talent to support integrated planning and execution.
Support executive decision‑making: Provide analysis, scenario modeling, and business cases for strategic initiatives.
Prepare executive communications: Deliver strategic updates, performance summaries, and initiative progress for senior leadership.
What You Bring
10–15 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or FP&A within a global or multi‑unit enterprise.
Proven success leading strategic planning and performance management processes.
Strong analytical and financial skills; ability to link strategy to metrics.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation abilities.
Demonstrated experience influencing and aligning cross‑functional leaders.
Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
Worldpay Perks – What We’ll Bring For You
Competitive salary and benefits.
Time to support charities and give back to your community.
Parental leave policy.
Global recognition platform.
Virgin Pulse access.
Global employee assistance program.
What Makes a Worldpayer
Curious. Humble. Creative. We simplify the complex and create impact for colleagues and customers.
Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, take initiative, and champion ideas.
Determined. Inclusive. Open. We collaborate globally, welcome new perspectives, and unlock potential.
Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full‑time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $219,000.00–$330,750.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. This position is eligible for bonus.
EEOC Statement Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
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Success in this role requires exceptional strategic acumen, operational discipline, and the ability to influence across a matrixed environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping priorities, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of transparency and performance.
About The Role We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to serve as the integrator at the heart of our Worldpay for Platforms business. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our embedded payments and finance ecosystem, driving alignment between vision, strategy, and execution across a global, high‑growth organization.
Your mission will be to lead the Platforms business unit’s strategic planning process, orchestrate operating rhythms, and ensure cross‑functional alignment that powers our ambitious growth agenda. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating strategic goals into actionable plans and mobilizing teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
Success in this role requires a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational discipline. You will need to influence across a matrixed organization, manage through complexity, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead strategic planning: Drive annual and quarterly planning cycles, linking priorities to financial goals and KPIs.
Own operating rhythms: Manage QBRs, monthly performance reviews, and goal‑setting processes to keep the organization aligned.
Drive cross‑functional execution: Ensure coordination across GMs, GTM, Product, Finance, HR, Legal, and other teams.
Manage performance: Establish reporting frameworks, track progress, and surface insights to inform executive decisions.
Lead a program management team: Recruit, mentor, and develop talent to support integrated planning and execution.
Support executive decision‑making: Provide analysis, scenario modeling, and business cases for strategic initiatives.
Prepare executive communications: Deliver strategic updates, performance summaries, and initiative progress for senior leadership.
What You Bring
10–15 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or FP&A within a global or multi‑unit enterprise.
Proven success leading strategic planning and performance management processes.
Strong analytical and financial skills; ability to link strategy to metrics.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation abilities.
Demonstrated experience influencing and aligning cross‑functional leaders.
Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
Worldpay Perks – What We’ll Bring For You
Competitive salary and benefits.
Time to support charities and give back to your community.
Parental leave policy.
Global recognition platform.
Virgin Pulse access.
Global employee assistance program.
What Makes a Worldpayer
Curious. Humble. Creative. We simplify the complex and create impact for colleagues and customers.
Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, take initiative, and champion ideas.
Determined. Inclusive. Open. We collaborate globally, welcome new perspectives, and unlock potential.
Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full‑time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $219,000.00–$330,750.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. This position is eligible for bonus.
EEOC Statement Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
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