Director, Commercial Business Operations

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This role sits at the center of the North America Commercial organization, supporting Sales Strategy & Enablement. You will operate as a force multiplier across Sales Operations, Variable Compensation, Learning & Development, Sales Compliance, and Reporting & Analytics.

The mandate is to drive clarity, execution, and outcomes across a complex commercial ecosystem while continuously evolving how the organization operates.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Project Leadership

• Lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery
• Establish clear project structure, milestones, and accountability
• Drive alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Diagnose operational challenges by identifying root causes, not just symptoms
• Develop practical, scalable solutions that improve performance and efficiency
• Translate ambiguity into structured plans and measurable outcomes

Cross-Functional Integration

• Partner across:
  • Sales Operations (territory design, coverage, readiness)
  • Variable Compensation (plan design and execution)
  • Learning & Development (productivity and capability building)
  • Sales Compliance (risk mitigation and governance)
  • Reporting & Analytics (insight and forecasting discipline)
• Ensure initiatives are coordinated and aligned to commercial priorities

Innovation & Modernization

• Identify opportunities to modernize commercial processes, tools, and workflows
• Bring forward new ideas that improve speed, insight, and scalability across the organization
• Evaluate and implement emerging capabilities, including AI and automation, to enhance decision-making, forecasting, and productivity
• Partner with technology and business teams to translate innovation into practical, adopted solutions

Leadership Without Authority

• Influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions across the organization
• Effectively manage up to executive leadership and across/down to teams
• Build trust and momentum without relying on formal authority

Operational Rigor

• Bring structure, cadence, and visibility to key initiatives
• Track progress, remove roadblocks, and ensure follow-through
• Elevate issues early with clear recommendations

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or commercial operations
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward execution
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements or new ways of working
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, or AI-driven initiatives within a commercial or operational context
• Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate matrixed organizations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

• Initiatives move faster with clearer ownership and fewer bottlenecks
• Cross-functional alignment improves across Sales Strategy & Enablement
• Root causes of recurring issues are identified and resolved
• New ideas and technologies (including AI) are introduced and translated into tangible business impact
• Leadership has clear visibility into priorities, risks, and progress
• The commercial organization operates with greater consistency, speed, and discipline

Location: Remote (U.S.) with periodic travel (30% North America)

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