Manager of Strategic Operations
About The Position
In 2017, Shields created the Strategic Operations team to work directly with the Executive Leadership team on cross-functional projects including operational improvement initiatives, business development opportunities, and new business innovation ideas. The team serves as a cross-functional introduction to the Company and provides opportunities to gain access to the core executive team and make a lasting impact on the Company. Members of the Strategic Operations team have the opportunity to experience every aspect of the Company before finding a functional leadership role or leading new growth initiatives. This will be a very hands-on and analytical role. Strategic Operations professionals will be expected to manage cross-functional projects through completion and support the initiatives with data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills, highly resourceful, strong analytical skills, and possess the ability to work comfortably inside a highly entrepreneurial environment that is very results-oriented. This role will be based hybrid in New York City.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Entrepreneurial attitude - willingness to roll up his/her sleeves and work alongside staff to make things happen quickly.
- Must be highly motivated, results-driven professional who can thrive in a team-oriented environment
- Experience in summarizing and presenting Company results in formal Management or Board of Director settings, preferably in investment banking, private equity or venture-backed environments
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial modeling and data visualization
- Analytically oriented; makes and defends decisions based on hard data
- Hard worker and self-starter who is able to work independently, with limited oversight from managers
- Effective at multi-tasking; someone who enjoys and thrives wearing multiple hats at once
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiastic and service-oriented
Nice To Haves
- Candidate must reside in New York City Metro
- Consulting, Investment Banking or Private Equity experience required
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the Executive Leadership Team to execute on key business priorities & corporate strategies
- Assist in facilitating effective decision-making through analysis and execution of strategic projects
- Support the execution of operational and strategic initiatives
- Assess inquiries directed to the C-Suite, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual
- Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the C-Suite to facilitate efficient decision making
- Work directly with the Regional Operations teams to identify and execute on site-level growth initiatives
- Develop detailed financial models for existing partners and new business opportunities
- Facilitate partner facing discussions & collaboration
- Manage cross-functional growth and optimization projects
- Act as key member of the in-house strategy team to drive existing client growth and new business opportunities
- Proactively pursue ancillary business and growth opportunities
Benefits
- annual bonus potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
