Business Operations Manager

Kforce • Mountain View, CA

35d

About The Position

A client with Kforce is seeking a Business Operations Manager to join their team in Mountain View, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other quantitative field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong Program Management leadership experience, including 8+ years of planning and leading medium-large sized programs or multiple smaller programs
• 8+ years of experience - look at monthly financial and assess hiring that needs to be done; Look at vector and what is overall size strategy (ex: engineer leader says they need an FTE or CW - does it align with size strategy and business priorities)
• Executive reviews; Must be comfortable handling financial information and sensitive data
• Deliver insights to drive change budget review; Identify insights to drive right decisions
• Weekly or bi-weekly updates from finance and hiring perspective
• Partner closely with engineering leaders - one side is HR/TA/Finance and other is Engineering - this person should analytically evaluate patterns and find predictability
• Leverage AI to streamline processes
• Background in tech/big tech
• Evaluate hiring, etc. but also things like hosting (evaluate why cost is increasing, etc.)
• AI - ideally candidate will be able to leverage deeper models do run analysis to raise the bar
• Program manager with budget/finance management or finance management
• Proven experience in managing headcount, budget planning, and forecasting
• Strong program management and leadership experience, with ability to influence at all levels
• Organizational and coordination skills along with multi-tasking capabilities to get things done in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of financial systems and processes
• Passionate about driving results through effective collaboration and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic program with our finance partners to manage financial investment processes across VEP Engineering, including investment reviews, forecasts, and ad hoc funding requests
• Drive executive communication strategies, providing clear, concise updates on financial insights and priorities by working closely with our finance partners and operations leaders
• Collaborate closely with leadership to synchronize efforts on headcount, hiring, and both annual and in-year planning
• Establish an operating cadence with finance partners to proactively address finance requests and requirements; Proactively identify risks and opportunities and drive mitigation plans
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive communication and alignment on financial strategies
• Generate reports and presentations that provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning
• Adapt strategies and processes to accommodate newly identified or shifting priorities, ensuring agility in financial decision-making
• Anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks independently, work well with others when conflicts arise: see opportunities, ensure alignment with objectives, find common ground and promote understanding of alternative viewpoints before driving for closure and cooperation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees