AI-Driven Global Strategy & Operations Lead

Xero; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero's Global Strategy & Operations (GS&O) team partners closely with decision makers to lead strategic and operational initiatives, spanning company strategy, market intelligence and internal transformation. This role sits at the centre of that work, shaping where Xero plays and how it wins, while translating priorities into action through planning, governance and cross-functional execution.

You will focus on strategy development, annual planning, OKR setting, executive reporting and Board

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, operations or transformation roles.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex briefs into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Shape Xero's long-term strategy and annual planning processes.
• Lead OKR setting, executive reporting and board papers.
• Apply AI tools to enhance decision-making and execution.
• Manage governance and operating rhythms across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategy development

Operations management

Analytics

AI tools

Consulting

Job description

Xero's Global Strategy & Operations (GS&O) team partners closely with decision makers to lead strategic and operational initiatives, spanning company strategy, market intelligence and internal transformation. This role sits at the centre of that work, shaping where Xero plays and how it wins, while translating priorities into action through planning, governance and cross-functional execution.

You will focus on strategy development, annual planning, OKR setting, executive reporting and Board