Director Commercial Operations

Director of Commercial Operations and Strategy: Our client, a well-funded startup, is seeking a highly motivated Director of Strategy and Operations. This role will play a pivotal part in driving strategic initiatives, optimizing business processes, and ensuring the company's long-term success through informed decision-making and operational excellence. Reporting to the CEO, this position requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical skills, operational expertise, and excellent communication.Responsibilities:OperationsExecution: Drives execution of cross-functional projects to keep projects on track, ensure key deliverables are completed, align stakeholders, and give visibility into key metricsStrategy: Provide strategic insights to leadership and departments to inform the strategic direction of the company: conduct market research (including interviews), drive competitive analyses, and pre-digest information prior to sharing with executivesProblem Solving: Structure complex, ambiguous and potentially charged operational business issues and develop compelling, insightful recommendationsProject Management: Able to manage multiple projects at once from discovery through execution within prescribed timelines, ensuring all success criteria are metPrioritization: Able to execute on projects within prescribed timelines in an environment with competing demandsQualifications:8+ years of experience with an advanced degree (Master's or MBA) and experience in consulting or corporate strategy requiredHighly analytical and strong critical thinking, able to break down a complex problem into manageable pieces and generate actionable insightsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise mannerGrowth mindset and flexibility is a must. Comfortable in unstructured environments and operating as novices in a topic with the intellectual flexibility to work across all topics and functionsProven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Created: 2025-02-21