Director, Strategic Programs

Role: Director, Strategic Programs

Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Location: Canada (preference for Toronto, Ontario)

Company: Rightsline,

Type: Full Time / Permanent

Position

Rightsline is seeking a Director of Strategic Programs (DSP) to lead cross-functional, strategic and high-impact projects. As the owner of various strategic initiatives, you will use your analytical and leadership skills to dive in and get important projects completed. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving change initiatives and crafting materials for executive presentations. As the DSP, you'll immerse yourself in various aspects of our software company, engaging in frequent interactions with the executive team and board members. This role offers a unique vantage point into the inner workings of a company's leadership team, presenting ample opportunities to make an impact on the organization.

Company

Since 2012, Rightsline has been making work easier for rights and royalties professionals with our innovative rights and royalties management software, allowing our customers to maximize their portfolios without having to max out their daily to-do-lists. Our fully integrated and configurable platform provides customers with comprehensive access to all their rights and royalties, across all markets and platforms, instantly. Departments can communicate, collaborate, and cohesively take action without worrying about mistakes; and in-app reports and timely alerts ensure our customers never miss an opportunity to do more.

Welcome to a world of less data entry and more data integrity. Welcome to the Rightsline reality!

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional, high-impact projects and provide analytical support as directed by the Chief Strategy Officer
• Work with and coordinate among functional executives on cross-company projects
• Act as an internal consultant and owner of various strategic initiatives, providing critical project management support and executive level visibility and prioritization
• Implement, coordinate, and measure software practices, KPIs and improvement initiatives across all functional areas
• Manage and complete the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that enable revenue growth and accelerate company profitability and efficiency
• Determine, track, and report metrics that measure the successful implementation of various strategic projects and initiatives
• Act in a leadership capacity during acquisition due diligence efforts
• Lead integral workstreams and projects related to post-M&A integration activities
• Act as portfolio company point of contact for interactions with Klass Capital including support and reporting on strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in operations and strategy (e.g., change management, M&A integration, strategic projects/programs, consulting, Chief of Staff, etc.), including approximately 2+ years of management consulting experience preferred
• MBA preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated competency with implementing business processes, systems, and reporting
• Experience managing and leading teams and strong project management skills, having managed and successfully delivered multiple, complex projects on-time and on-budget
• Understanding of foundational accounting & finance principles
• Robust analytical and quantitative skills, as well as attention to detail
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with M&A, and integrations of acquisitions is an asset
• Experience with system migrations is an asset
• Demonstrated success in a high pressure, dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficient ability to drive change in a matrixed environment
• Executive presence, relationship building, and strong decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
• High level of proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel)
• Open to travel (approx. 15%)

Benefits

Many perks and benefits including:

• Unlimited vacation/paid time off
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• RRSP/401k matching program
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Home office allowance
• Remote work and flexible work hours

The Rightsline Advantage

At Rightsline we encourage inclusiveness, purpose and innovation. We offer flexible work hours, birthdays off, alternating 4-day work weeks, one-time home office allowance, unlimited vacation time, team socials, happy hours and career progression in a high growth environment.

• Rightsline was the very 1st cloud-based rights and contract management platform, so we’re used to innovation. We’re also used to incredible growth if you’re into that sort of thing.
• You will become part of an amazing culture with a supportive executive team, smart colleagues who truly care, and a global team that’s been rocking this virtual collaboration thing since before anyone had ever heard the term COVID-19.
• You’ll often hear “Yes, let’s try that!” and then have the chance to execute your ideas.
• You will grow more here than you would at any other company. That’s a promise.
• A People First Company - 4.2 rating on Glassdoor

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rightsline is an equal opportunity workplace. All candidates will be afforded equal opportunity through the recruiting process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and/or expression. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented individuals and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.