Business Strategy - Canada - iStrat Solutions

Description

**BUSINESS STRATEGY & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Experience in similar role in Consulting, Software, Cloud, e-Commerce or other client-facing Service sector REQUIRED
iStrat Solutions Inc. help clients solve their most complex business and technical issues.

As the Business Strategy & Operations Manager, you will contribute to the managed services operations of our growing company as we focus on our Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) clients.

You will also take a leading role in interactions with our large clients.


JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CEO, the Business Operations & Strategy Manager acts as a dynamic resource who actively helps the CEO, and the Operating Directors drive operational improvements, design/implement KPIs and balanced scorecards, accelerates strategic projects, builds and refines business cases, completes complex client-based business proposals, supports the implementation of robust management systems, and completes other strategic duties as assigned.

This role requires a multi-dimensional, multi-tasking individual with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines with multiple, parallel, complex enterprise projects.

Success in this role requires
_strong financial acumen_, outstanding communications skills, agility, pragmatism, good instincts, and the ability to influence and motivate.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain full visibility into, and understanding of, the entire iStrat Portfolio at all times
• Act as a "business value accelerator" by joining project teams to augment the teams or close potential talent gaps among team members. E.g., drive improved business case development; refine project charters; drive better decisionmaking; keep CEO and Operational Directors apprised of issues; have insights as to looming or potential risks
• Attend meetings with, and in many circumstances, on behalf of the CEO and Operational Directors. Meeting role can vary from chair, scribe, facilitator, to active participant
• Participate in strategic discussions, decisionmaking, and the active implementation of key initiatives
• Prepare, edit, or augment presentation, prereads, full PowerPoint decks, white papers, and business case materials to be sent to the executive team, sponsors, and other audiences
• Coordinate with directors to ensure strategic goals are achieved and effectively communicated to executives and sponsors
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, Project Proposals, and other strategy materials
• Build and maintain productive and highly collaborative relationships with directors
• Take ownership of special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management
• Adhere to established policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, the person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the business environment
• Ability to clearly understand the business objectives and operations performance drivers
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills; must be comfortable communicating with senior level management
• Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize various deliverables
• Ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills: credible; consistent; active listening; confident but fully cognizant of one's own strengths versus development needs

WORK EXPERIENCE - MINIMUM REQUIRED

• 3 years of related experience

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Experience in a similar role in a Consulting, e

• Commerce or Software or Service focused industry

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance
• Preferred: Master's Degree or equivalent in Business

COMPETENCIES

• Leading and Developing
• Agility
• Business Acumen and Straight Talk
• Accountability
• Customer First Focus
• Inclusion and Collaboration

Thanks to all our applicants. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted for further discussions