Manager, Business Operations & Execution

Overview

The Business Operations and Execution Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Innovation serves as the operational engine of the AI/Innovation group — owning cross-functional execution, streamlining how the team operates, and ensuring strategic priorities translate into results.

Business Operations & Execution

• Own the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes for the AI/Innovation group, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and company policies.
• Execute and follow up on operational activities in alignment with global and regional objectives, as directed by the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Drive consistency in priorities, processes, and programs across the AI/Innovation group.
• Ensure all quality and compliance requirements are met within scope of responsibility.

Cross-Functional Relationship and Stakeholder Management, Communication & Project Support

• Partner with internal stakeholders across business operations, HR, IT, and other functions to execute strategic initiatives with speed and precision.
• Identify and manage key collaboration partners across divisions, functions, and operational units.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and efficient resource allocation.
• Drive operational efficiencies through structured project management and stakeholder engagement, partnering with PMO, OCM, and CI as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the AI/Innovation group and other departments, keeping stakeholders informed on operational priorities, project status, and process changes.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and effective collaboration across team members and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Model and reinforce constructive behaviors that build team cohesion and support organizational change.

 

Responsibilities

Business Operations & Execution

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes for the AI/Innovation group, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain, execute, and follow up on operational activities in alignment with global and regional objectives, as set forth by Director, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Ensure consistency in priorities, policies, compliance, processes, structure, and programs across the AI/Innovation group.
• Within scope of responsibility, ensure all quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met.

Cross-Functional Relationship and Stakeholder Management, Communication & Project Support

• Partner with internal stakeholders across business operations, HR, IT, and other functional groups to support and execute strategic initiatives.
• Identify and manage relevant collaboration partners within divisions, functions, and operational units.
• Lead and assist with managing complex cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and resource allocation.
• Drive operational efficiencies and process improvements through stakeholder engagement, and positive and productive project management contributions (including but not limited to partnership with PMO, OCM, CI, and more).
• Act as a liaison between the AI/Innovation group and other departments, ensuring communication around operational priorities, project updates, and process changes.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Model company standards and demonstrate positive, constructive behaviors that drive team cooperation and support organizational change.

Routine Cook Medical Duties

• Ensure adherence to all company policies, including the Employee Manual/Handbook, Code of Conduct, Electronic Information Policy, HIPAA regulations, Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement.
• Participate in regular company meetings, reporting, and compliance activities as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned in accordance with Cook Medical standards and expectations.
• Meet deadlines for administrative tasks such as expenses, training, reporting, and policy acknowledgements in a timely manner.

 

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of successful, extensive, and proven experience in business operations, project management, or cross-functional relationship