VP, Strategy & Operations

Dow Jones•New York, NY

1d•$230,000 - $280,000

About The Position

About the role: We are seeking an experienced, high-impact VP, Strategy & Operations to serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager (GM) for Industries. This pivotal VP-level role is essential for defining the strategic vision of the business and coordinating execution and operational excellence across all functions. The successful candidate will be the primary link between strategy and operational delivery, acting as a trusted advisor, a pragmatic business operator, and a driving force for organizational efficiency. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, deep business and financial acumen, robust project management skills, and exceptional executive-level communication. The VP, Strategy & Operations will be deeply immersed in the business, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives critical to accelerating growth from the Industries business. With a proven track record of building strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders, you’ll combine commercial acumen with high emotional intelligence and an appreciable sense of humour to influence, challenge convention, and embed positive change. You’ll lead through collaboration and and live our values of Collaboration, Trust, Impact, and Excellence in everything you do.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in a strategic role (e.g., Business Operations, Strategy, Consulting), including 5+ years in leadership within a complex, multinational environment
Proven ability to translate regional strategy into clear operational plans, OKRs, and performance dashboards, ensuring rigorous execution and accountability.
Deep expertise in business operations, process redesign, and managing project portfolios, with a focus on driving efficiency and scalability.
Exceptional strategic and analytical acumen, capable of synthesizing complex data to advise the GM and drive evidence-based decisions.
Demonstrated strength in cross-functional coordination and influence, leading high-impact, initiative-driven programs (e.g., strategic projects in KSA or key markets).
High level of versatility and resilience, able to pivot seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed operational challenges.
Fluency in English is essential, and Middle East market experience or Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning, Execution & Performance Management Directly translate the GM’s regional strategy into clear, measurable operational plans, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and reporting dashboards.
Act as a trusted advisor and confidant to the GM, offering objective perspective and data-driven guidance on regional opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities.
Act as the central point for monitoring regional performance. Design and maintain fit-for-purpose reporting dashboards to track key business metrics, financial data, and OKR progress, presenting concise, data-driven insights to the GM.
Conduct timely market, competitor, and economic analysis to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments specific to the Industries’ business.
Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as a key partner to the GM, ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the region. This involves leading cross-functional coordination to drive alignment and productivity across all departments.
Drive and lead key priority initiatives (e.g., product direction, market expansion, commercial initiatives) to drive revenue growth.
Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of business procedures. Assist in creation and tracking of performance against budgets.
Identify improvement opportunities, perform cost-benefit analyses, and champion the creation of streamlined and scalable end-to-end business processes.
Oversee and manage a portfolio of critical, high-profile projects and workstreams. Design and directly manage complex programs to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
Leadership Enablement & Communications Build and maintain trusted relationships with functional and regional leaders across the organization to ensure high levels of awareness, adoption, and collaboration on the Industries’ objectives.
Prepare concise and impactful internal and external communications, talking points, briefs, and presentations for the GM, including for employee town halls, executive leadership meetings, and external engagements.