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Director of Strategic Operations

Soapy Joe's Group
Full-time
On-site
Santee, California, United States
$190,000 - $220,000 USD yearly
Full-time
Description

We are seeking a Director of Strategy & Operations who is passionate about turning great ideas into real, measurable results. As a critical thought partner to senior leadership, you’ll drive strategic initiatives that accelerate growth, improve operational performance, and bring organizational clarity to fast-moving priorities.

This role blends strategy, operations, and execution. You’ll translate vision into actionable roadmaps, lead cross-functional projects, build the insights and systems teams rely on, and create the structure needed to scale. If you’re someone who thrives in high-growth environments, loves solving complex problems, and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Alignment

  • Partner with senior leadership to turn company goals into clear operational plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes.
  • Lead and support annual and quarterly planning with data-backed recommendations.
  • Ensure strategy is consistently translated into execution across teams 

Performance Management & Insights

  • Build dashboards, reports, and performance insights that track KPIs across sales, partnerships, client programs, and operations.
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executives and team leaders 
  • Use reporting and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, guide decision-making, and lead change-management efforts when improvements are needed.

Data, Modeling & Systems Integration

  • Collect, synthesize, and interpret data from multiple systems to support decision-making and organizational visibility.
  • Develop models and forecasts for strategic planning, capacity management, revenue optimization, and resource allocation.
  • Strengthen data systems and ensure teams have access to timely, accurate insights.

Operational Excellence

  • Identify inefficiencies and lead process-improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and scalability.
  • Build scalable workflows, playbooks, templates, and systems that establish consistency and accountability across departments.
  • Drive operational clarity to support sustained growth and efficiency 

Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

  • Manage high-impact strategic projects from problem framing through execution and post-mortem analysis 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, partnerships, and leadership to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
  • Step in to support or lead internal teams as needed to keep critical strategic initiatives moving forward.
Requirements

 

What You Bring

Experience

  • 8–10 years of experience in strategy, operations, business planning, consulting, or a similar cross-functional leadership role
  • Proven track record of driving measurable business impact through strategic initiatives
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, BI tools, and project management systems
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership 

Skill Set

  • A strategic thinker who can see the big picture while diving deep into analytical and operational details
  • Data-driven, systems-oriented, and passionate about improving efficiency and organizational performance
  • Hands-on leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get the job done
  • Natural problem solver with strong execution, follow-through, and the ability to bring structure to ambiguity
  • Equally comfortable building an analysis, leading a cross-functional meeting, or managing a complex project
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment  


Salary Description
190,000 - 220,000
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