Director, Strategic Operations

NAVEX • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Strategy & Operations is an execution-oriented strategist who owns complex initiatives end-to-end and drives them to outcomes. This role works directly with the CEO and business leaders on high-priority programs spanning strategy, corporate development, and cross-functional execution. This is a global role within a high-performance culture driven by values of speed, passion, purpose, boldness, accountability, and doing the right things right. The role is a hybrid position within an engaged, collaborative team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in McKinsey/Bain/BCG/Kearney/Oliver Wyman/Deloitte Consulting/Accenture/EY Parthenon and/or corporate strategy, growth strategy, or related roles
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution
• Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows, automation platforms, and business intelligence tools
• Strong strategic judgment with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Nice To Haves

• Management/operating experience at a high-growth technology company is preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic substance and outcomes of priority growth and value creation initiatives sponsored by the Chief Strategy Officer
• Lead complex cross-functional programs with clear accountability, timelines, and measurable outcomes
• Shape and evolve NAVEX’s enterprise strategy by synthesizing market, customer, financial, and operational insights into clear strategic recommendations
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Strategy Officer, pressure-testing ideas and representing the CSO perspective in working forums as appropriate
• Help structure ambiguous problems into clear workstreams and decisions, amplifying the impact of analysts and specialists across the team
• Prepare executive-level presentations, decision memos, and briefing materials for senior leadership and board discussions
• Identify strategic growth opportunities and operational expansion initiatives
• Evaluate investment opportunities, market adjacencies, and competitive positioning
• Support corporate development initiatives including market scanning, partnership evaluation, M&A assessments, and build/buy/partner analysis

Benefits

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director