Strategic Operations Analyst
6 days ago
Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
About the RoleThe Strategic Operations Analyst supports the execution and measurement of CEO-sponsored strategic projects that drive top and bottom-line growth. This role combines project coordination, data analysis, and operational problem-solving.
You will work closely with the Strategic Operations Manager and Chief of Staff to ensure deliverables are met, metrics are tracked, and updates are communicated clearly to stakeholders. You will be in the details, including managing timelines, preparing summaries, and ensuring accountability across initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Support daily management of strategic projects, tracking milestones, deliverables, and risks.
- Prepare end-of-day updates, weekly summaries, and KPI dashboards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely follow-through on commitments.
- Collect and analyze data to monitor project health and business impact.
- Build dashboards and reports that make performance visible and actionable.
- Maintain project documentation, trackers, and scorecards.
- Support preparation of materials for leadership meetings and reviews.
- Assist in implementing governance standards and process improvements.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in business operations, project management, consulting, or data analysis.
- Strong Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides skills; BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
- Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail.
- A proactive learner who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
- Analytical mindset and eagerness to solve operational problems.
- Projects are accurately tracked and transparently reported.
- Stakeholders get clear, timely updates that drive accountability.
- You help the manager spot insights and risks early.
- You grow into a trusted partner who combines precision with perspective.
Pay:
$90, $136, Eligible for Variable Compensation Plan
Commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Flexible Working Schedule
Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application or recruiting process, please email us at to make your request. To help us best respond, please include your name and the position you are applying for in your message.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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