Senior Manager, Business Operations
DDN•New York, NY
•$130,000 - $190,000
About The Position
DDN is seeking a high-caliber Manager, Business Operations to join its Business Operations & Strategy team. This high-visibility, high-impact role sits at the center of critical strategic, operational, and corporate development initiatives. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership on work ranging from day-to-day operational excellence to corporate development and long-term strategic planning. The role suits an analytically rigorous, execution-oriented professional who can move between strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment. It offers broad exposure across business operations, corporate development, and strategy, with opportunities to influence important company priorities and contribute to DDN’s growth.
Requirements
- Professional experience ideally in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, business operations, or a similar strategic role.
- Experience operating within high-growth technology companies, preferably in infrastructure, enterprise software, AI, or high-performance computing markets.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading corporate development initiatives, including M&A research, due diligence, and integration activities.
- Experience managing complex cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Exceptional analytical capabilities, including financial modeling, market analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to independently develop executive-ready materials.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
- Comfort shifting between strategic problem-solving and hands-on execution.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint or Google Slides, Excel or Google Sheets, and modern productivity tools.
- Low-ego, high-impact mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AI infrastructure, cloud computing, or data storage markets.
- Experience with Salesforce, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms.
- MBA or advanced degree from a leading institution; candidates with equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Drive cross-functional operational programs from scoping through execution, ensuring accountability for milestones, ownership, and outcomes.
- Support the design and implementation of scalable business processes across Go-to-Market, Finance, Product, and People functions.
- Build and maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating cadences, including meeting structures, reporting rhythms, and dashboard infrastructure.
- Prepare executive- and board-level materials, including briefings, decision memoranda, and performance reviews.
- Identify operational gaps, recommend prioritized solutions, track execution, and measure business impact.
- Connect teams across functions to support alignment and effective communication on strategic initiatives.
- Conduct research and analysis supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Develop market maps and target-screening frameworks across DDN’s addressable markets.
- Support post-merger integration planning and execution, including workstream coordination, synergy tracking, and stakeholder alignment.
- Prepare deal-related materials, including executive summaries, investment theses, and diligence support packages.
- Maintain competitive intelligence on companies and market participants relevant to DDN’s growth strategy.
- Contribute to annual and multi-year strategic planning, including market sizing, scenario modeling, and prioritization.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform decisions involving product, go-to-market, and geographic expansion.
- Support investor relations and fundraising activities through research, benchmarking, and narrative development.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics, translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Assist with executive communications, strategic planning documents, and organizational announcements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
