Mission: This role is open to propel the organization through a critical transformation, streamline operations, and align them with the strategic goal of becoming a forefront AI development entity.
Responsibilities:
- Guide the transformation of client into a leading AI software development company, aligning operational strategies with the overall business objectives
- Lead the formalization, visualization, and review of organizational processes, identifying automation opportunities to streamline operations and increase efficiency
- Support the continuous improvement of organizational processes, advocating for automation and streamlining to improve workflow and efficiency
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and practices that support effective remote work and team collaboration across different geographical locations
- Facilitate the adoption and refinement of the OKR goal-setting framework to ensure clear goal setting, tracking, and achievement across the company
- Deploy and manage comprehensive business efficiency metrics throughout the organization to monitor and improve operational performance
- Drive initiatives to enhance operational cost efficiency and capital utilization, ensuring financial resources are optimally allocated and utilized
- Develop and manage key business efficiency and health metrics, to provide a holistic view of the company's operational health and guide strategic decision-making
- Manage operational budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to support strategic objectives and operational needs
- Act as a critical liaison between the CEO, C-level members, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on strategic initiatives and operational performance
Skills and experience they need to bring:
- Experience as an operational executive within software development organizations, preferably with exposure to AI technologies.
- Demonstrated success in leading transformational change, improving operational efficiency, and scaling operations in a global context
- Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and manage teams across diverse locations and cultures
- Deep understanding of OKR frameworks
- Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to management
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear, concise manner
- Empathetic leader with the resilience to navigate and support the team through challenging situations
- Ability to successfully balance between process and people components of the responsibilities
Operational Executive Experience:
Minimum of 10 years in software development organizations.
At least 5 years of exposure to AI technologies.
Transformational Leadership:
Proven success in leading transformational change and improving operational efficiency.
Experience in scaling operations in a global context for at least 5 years.
Strong Leadership Qualities:
Ability to inspire and manage teams across diverse locations and cultures.
Minimum of 7 years in leadership roles.
OKR Frameworks Knowledge:
Deep understanding and practical experience with OKR frameworks for at least 3 years.
Analytical Skills:
Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Data-driven approach to management with at least 5 years of experience.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Minimum of 5 years in roles requiring high-level communication.
Empathetic Leadership:
Empathetic leader with the resilience to navigate and support the team through challenging situations.
At least 5 years of experience in roles requiring strong emotional intelligence.
Balanced Approach:
Ability to successfully balance between process and people components of the responsibilities.
Proven track record in maintaining this balance for at least 5 years.
Compensation:
$200,000 per year annual salary.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.