What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Commercial Operations position at Kaizen Executive Search, Inc.?
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 :
- Operations / Execution : Drives execution of cross-functional projects to keep projects on track, ensure key deliverables are completed, align stakeholders, and give visibility into key metrics
- Strategy : 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 executives
- Problem Solving : Structure complex, ambiguous and potentially charged operational / business issues and develop compelling, insightful recommendations
- Project Management : Able to manage multiple projects at once from discovery through execution within prescribed timelines, ensuring all success criteria are met
- Prioritization : Able to execute on projects within prescribed timelines in an environment with competing demands
Qualifications :