Director, Strategy and Operations

Role Overview

• Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape and articulate overall company strategy, including long-range planning resource allocation, and prioritization of major initiatives.
• Lead and manage strategic planning processes, including OKR’s, quarterly priorities, and cross-organizational alignment.
• Oversee key projects that cut across functions (e.g., operational transformation, new business initiatives and partnerships).
• Work with executive leaders (Operations, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure integration of strategic plans into functional execution.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams to break down silos and promote organizational clarity.
• Drive the rhythm of the business, including business reviews, forecasting processes, and reporting cadence.
• Support preparation of materials for Board of Directors, investors, and fundraising.
• Identify challenges and opportunities in the operating model and propose solutions to enhance alignment and execution.
• Lead or participate in initiatives that improve processes, forecasting, or decision frameworks across the company.
• Develop analytical models to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and company performance.
• Support investor relations, external communications, and strategic partnerships in collaboration with Marketing and Finance teams.
• Support preparation of materials for Board of Directors, investors, and fundraising.

Requirements

• 8+ years in a strategic, operational, or business planning role. Ideally in high-growth technology, SW, robotics, automation, or top tier consulting firms. (at least 3 years post MBA).
• Top tier consulting firm experience preferred (Bain / BCG / McKinsey).
• Proven track record leading strategic cross-functional programs or initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; comfortable with complex, ambiguous environments.
• Experience building operating cadences, KPI frameworks, forecasting processes, and performance dashboards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft executive-level presentations and narratives.
• Credibility working with senior leaders, with high emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably engineering, or a related field). An MBA or comparable advanced degree is preferred.