Director of Business Operations

Your new company Our client is a global software, innovation, and consulting company that combines science and technology with deep industry expertise to solve complex subsurface and surface challenges for the new energy industry around the world.Your new roleYou will work closely with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives and ensure the effective operation of the organization. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a track record of successfully managing projects and teams. Simply put, as part of the CEO’s office, you are tasked with defining the corporate strategy and closing the gap between strategy and execution.Developing the organizational strategy execution plan and monitoring the progress against key deliverables, milestones, and timeframes.Developing and tracking the organizational OKRs.Implement monthly and quarterly business reviews with the CEO and develop supporting collateral. Quarterly performance reports for the Board.Supporting the VPs with internal communications.Lead special projects/programs, including project planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.Conduct research, analyze data, and provide insights to support decision-making by senior leadership.Create a dashboard to track company-wide OKRs and key metrics.Lead internal comms, strategy communication, and employee all-hands meetings.Participate in creating a business continuity plan. Lead managing crisis situations and own all internal responses and comms.Lead leadership offsites by creating the agenda, theme, speakers, CEO’s keynote, and track action items.What you need to succeedBachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Proven track record of successfully managing projects and teams to achieve desired outcomes.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.Be customer focused, learn about the business to help bring value to our customersTeam focused with a positive attitude, must be self-motivated, and have very good time management and communication skills both in written and verbal English.Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a strategic planning or operations capacityExperience in crisis management and change management is a plusWhat you will get in returnA competitive salaryA performance-based bonus programLearning and development opportunitiesRRSP contributionsTop of the line medical and dental benefits including a health spending account20 days of vacation per year plus flex daysQuarterly wellness daysChoice of transit pass or underground parkingOn-site fitness roomCar washCafeteria and complimentary barista style coffee and moreA hybrid work model, with a minimum of four days per week in the office and flexibility to work one day per week from home.