SVP, Operations at Creative Ad Agency

Movers+Shakers•New York, NY

6d•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Movers+Shakers is a fast-growing creative agency specializing in social media for Gen Z and Millennials. We are seeking a seasoned operator to translate the founders' vision into reality, manage rapid growth, and guide the team with clarity and wisdom. This is a hands-on role where executives also function as individual contributors. The ideal candidate has experience leading hyper-growth (50%+ per year), managing investment and margin, and working with founders to achieve ambitious goals. We are looking for a leader who can tame chaos and elevate the company to the next level, while nurturing a culture of excellence, joy, and belief in possibility.

Requirements

20+ years of experience in marketing agencies, primarily at creative and/or social agencies.
Expert in project management, staff planning, resource management, and pricing.
Skilled in financial planning & analysis.
Experience at rapidly growing agencies, in the 50-200 person range.
Experience partnering with founders.
Optimistic, nurturing, collaborative and decisive leader.
Energized and ambitious about AI integration in your own day to day and your teams’.
Experienced in legal issues and best practices for a creative agency.

Nice To Haves

Client-side experience is a plus.
Experience reinventing service offerings and workflows to be AI-centric is a plus.
Experience as an EOS integrator is a big plus.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the founders and executive team to operationalize the disruptive vision, push back, and steer the company to success.
Manage rapid growth by scaling team capacity, building and reinventing processes, and managing margin.
Harmonize agency functions and keep everyone oriented toward goals and priorities.
Plan, prioritize, and implement transformation and growth initiatives with the executive team.
Create a healthy tension between big dreams and operational best practices.
Partner with Business Partnerships to ensure client delight and growth, balancing client needs with operational success.
Partner with CCO and ECD to improve team models and delivery processes to boost creative output quality.
Work with the CEO and finance lead on P&L planning, balancing staff costs, growth investments, and margin.
Guide the agency in tracking financial targets and adjusting course as needed.
Design and stand up teams to service large AOR wins.
Nurture a culture of excellence, joy, and belief in possibility across the agency.
Build strong relationships across Stagwell (parent company), including leadership and sister agencies.