Strategic Business Ventures & Operations Director

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • Piscataway, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Business Ventures & Operations Director will lead a team to enable data driven decision making through efficient and effective board level reporting, business plan development and presentation, strategic partnerships with external organizations, and P&L reporting on various IEEE - Standards Association (IEEE- SA) lines of business and products. Reporting to the Senior Director Strategy Execution and Engagement, IEEE SA, the incumbent will partner closely across the organization to leverage talent, data, and infrastructure as shared resources. The Director will directly oversee a small, high-impact team, including market intelligence professionals, to drive insights-led experimentation and foresight-driven strategy. This position will manage one (1) direct reports with additional staff underneath its direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Business, Technology)
• 10-15 years progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or related fields
• 4-7 years people management experience with demonstrated success building and leading teams
• Experience developing and executing market engagement or external relations strategies
• Proficiency with strategic planning tools, project management methodologies, and data visualization platforms
• Familiarity with hypothesis based planning and testing and/or other logical thought processes with ability to allow for parallel effort management
• Strong understanding of community engagement, base technologies, and product lifecycles in a B2B market
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience synthesizing complex information for executive audiences
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, including executive and board -level presentation experience
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and delivering successful results
• Ability to communicate effectively; Confident in speaking with experts in various domains and presenting to a variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds
• Logical and analytical thinker with entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work in teams as well as individually
• Ability to transition initiatives developed or take on initiatives created by others to completion
• Ability to work in dynamic and professional environment with ability to lead and take direction with equal ability
• Capable of working with diverse communities with various interests, individually and collectively
• Must have an affinity towards technology
• Solid understanding of data analysis and market intelligence
• Bridge builder and strong record of operational excellence
• Individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
• This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or other advanced degree in a relevant field (Business)

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling board presentations and reports that clearly communicate strategic progress, insights, and recommendations
• Translate complex data and cross-functional initiatives into coherent narratives that inform decision-making at the highest levels
• Prepare executive leadership for board meetings with strategic briefings, scenario analyses, and supporting materials
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan development strategy to elevate organizational visibility and influence through data driven decision making
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder sentiment to inform strategic direction
• Identify and cultivate key external relationships, partnerships, and opportunities that advance organizational objectives
• Lead a high-performing team responsible for strategy operations, analytics, and engagement activities
• Mentor direct reports, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and execution excellence
• Partner with department heads to build strategic capability across the organization

What This Job Offers

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