Senior Director, Business Management

Business Management
The Business Management job is responsible for providing strategic advice for the assigned business area. While focusing on the highest level projects, this job executes strategic business management consulting by analyzing metrics and presentations to support business strategies, driving business management policies and routines, and being the central point of contact for leaders in the execution of business management tasks. This job is a recognized master in the Business Management area.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Acts as a technical/functional master in assigned area and makes decisions on tactical issues that impact the business.
• Oversees the implementation of policies and procedures in support of the business area strategy.
• Drives process improvements in assigned business area.
• Analyzes and reports to senior management on area data (financial, headcount, etc.) and performance metrics.
• Oversees business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
• Drives and oversees meeting planning in support of business projects and objectives.
• Influences the development of new strategic initiatives through tracking budgets and milestones.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
9IC

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of business management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 7+ years of business management experience working for a large management consulting firm or internal corporate/business function.
• Previous experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Track record of execution and driving results.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet agreed upon deadlines and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Critical thinker and self-starter who is willing to work proactively to identify key business opportunities and work across teams to drive results.
• Organized, high-energy individual capable of working in a fast-paced and fluid environment; understanding of when to operate with urgency and/or escalate matters.
• Strong relationship management and communications skills that establish trust, credibility and respect.

Related Skills

Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Detail-Oriented, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Messaging Effectiveness, Prioritizes Effectively, Problem Solving, Project Management, Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-02-16

Base Pay Range: $135,000/yr - $195,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

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