Strategic Operations Manager

6 days ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States The Collective Blueprint Full time
About the Role

The Collective Blueprint is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our executive team, you will provide strategic support to our CEO, driving key initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management and Execution: Maximize effectiveness and efficiency of the CEO, collaborating on how best to optimize the CEO's time, including prioritizing (and reprioritizing) workstreams in order to determine most strategic ways to divide and conquer between the CEO and other senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and refine the company's goals and objectives.
  • Monitor progress towards strategic goals and key performance indicators, driving routine metrics reviews and management processes while ensuring alignment and accountability across departments; make recommendations to optimize program and financial outcomes.
  • Serve as a thought partner for other members of the Senior Leadership Team to help them achieve their goals and thus support overall team performance.
  • Provide project support and follow-up on ad-hoc projects and serve as a stand-in for the CEO, as needed.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
  • Serve as a liaison between the CEO, executive team, and various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support with development and management of dashboard and internal systems, including weekly team meetings, retreats (virtual and in-person), and other opportunities for team collaboration.
  • Facilitate effective communication, ensuring information flows smoothly across different departments and levels of the organization.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage the CEO's calendar and serve as first point of contact for communications to the CEO.
Leadership:
  • Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Handle sensitive and high-stakes situations with composure, empathy, and professionalism.
  • Respond to urgent issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to address situations.
  • Ensure critical and confidential communications with the CEO are responded to and managed.
Requirements:
  • Super Organizer - Exceptional attention to detail, impeccable organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple strategic projects while also executing portions of the work with a start-up mentality.
  • Strategic Thinker - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to have both an empathetic and data-driven approach to decision making while also being able to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.
  • Ability to Execute - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities; ability to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done while balancing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
  • Trusted Operator - Strong emotional intelligence and ability to facilitate work with stakeholders, including building relationships in service of the mission of The Collective Blueprint and its strategic priorities.
  • Expert Facilitator-Ability to manage conversations, synthesize multiple points of view, and align on direction in an impartial and professional way.
  • Strong Presence - Brings the confidence, experience, and gravitas to confidently sit in for the CEO and stand before an audience of either internal or external stakeholders while also being able to derive satisfaction from being behind the scenes collaborating with teams and ensuring that everything we are doing is optimized for the attainment of audacious goals.
  • Analytical Abilities - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to have both an empathetic and data-driven approach to decision making while also being able to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues; extraordinary communication skills; written, verbal, and interpersonal.
What We Offer:

The Collective Blueprint is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package, as well as health, 401(k), and vacation benefits. The work environment is hybrid, with some in-office time required. Salary range is $75,000-$85,000 negotiable based on experience. We also provide relocation assistance for applicants 100+ miles from Memphis.



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