Director, Strategy and Operations

About Vorto

Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.

About the Role

Are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you yearning for an opportunity to utilize your creativity to grow a scaling process?  We are looking for a Director, Strategy and Operations to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital revolution in the B2B supply chain.

The Director, Strategy and Operations will work with the executive team to develop, launch, and stabilize strategic initiatives, including, but not limited to, sales initiatives, new growth vectors, process improvement and organizational development.  An example of this role’s responsibility might be overseeing the P&L, strategy, organizational development, and service/product roadmap of a new business launch while developing the sales strategy for the sales organization for a separate department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO and CFO to develop and implement the company's strategic plan and objectives
• Serve as a right-hand person to the CEO/CFO which includes:
• Overseeing and managing key projects and initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and facilitating effective communication
• Providing support on various tasks and projects
• Liaising with other team members
• Analyzing data and preparing reports to facilitate decision making
• Providing any other necessary support as needed
• Develop, launch and stabilize new initiatives including:
• Developing the strategic vision, goals, objectives and tactics for the project at hand
• Build and lead a high-performing team of employees that focuses on operational excellence, customer service and maintaining a win or die mentality, setting clear goals and expectations and providing regular feedback
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and leaders to ensure alignment and successful execution of objectives
• Establish and evaluate KPIs for organizations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading from the front when necessary and doing whatever it takes to ensure operational success
• Hire, develop, and manage performance and development of colleagues as needed
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial concepts, including financial modeling, valuation methods, and accounting principles
• Proficiency in building complex financial models and analyzing large datasets to derive meaningful insights
• Proficient in preparing clear and concise memoranda and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in all projects and an ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as necessary
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated in individual projects
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written to all levels of the organization
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8-15 years of working experience
• Investment banking experience required
• Private equity experience required
• Start-up experience (e.g., Series A, B, or C) preferred

Compensation:  $155-175k

Benefits

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