VP Business Operations and Strategy

Chief Operating Officer Chief Of Staff

Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and Business Architect, driving operational excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can navigate the complexities of team dynamics, strategic alignment, and operational effectiveness to propel the organization towards its long-term objectives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Drive accountability : Track and follow up on COO commitments, priorities, and deadlines across the function.
• Operational Cadence Coordinate stand-ups, leadership team meetings, quarterly business reviews, and steering committees to ensure effective operations.
• Issue Resolution Surface bottlenecks and risks early, propose solutions, and coordinate cross-functional fixes. Cascade information, up, down and around the organization to ensure speed and a cohesive operating rhythm.
• Decision Support Ensure COO has the right briefings, data, analysis, and pre-reads to make timely, informed decisions.
• Strategic and Operational Planning Collaborate with the Strategy Office and the Office of the CEO to align operational plans with the company's strategic vision. Ensure the COO is consistently informed about KPIs, progress, risks, and potential roadblocks.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning Coordinating planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational goals.

Strategic Alignment & Prioritization

Leadership Team Effectiveness

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management

Strategic Executive Support & Optimization

Qualifications

Compensation Range : $149,380.00 - $277,420.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure : 230 - Structure 110 : 164,290.00 USD - 305,110.00 USD 230 - Structure 115 : 171,780.00 USD - 319,020.00 USD

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