Head, Strategic Operations - Toronto, Canada - SAVE THE CHILDREN-CANADA

SAVE THE CHILDREN-CANADA

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for a highly organized, flexible and experienced
Head, Strategic Operations and Organizational Risk to lead and manage Save the Children's strategy, planning, and risk management functions.

The responsibilities of this role will include leading the annual operating plan (AOP) process in line with existing practices and protocols and supporting the implementation of a risk management framework for the organisation.

This position will report to the VP, Operations and will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support delivering on the strategic plan, as well as developing and supporting accountability and progress reporting mechanisms.

This role will have access to confidential information related to organizational risks as it will support risk management and decision making.

While our offices are located in Toronto, this role will join, and work with, a team with staff located across the country.

YOUR IMPACT

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Strategy and Planning

Lead the AOP process by engaging with internal stakeholders, facilitating discussions, gathering and compiling information, and ensuring ontime completion
Manage progress reporting, including working with teams to collect and compile data, prepare reports and dashboards, and reporting regularly to the SLT
Work closely with members of the SLT, as well as the Senior Management Team (SMT) to support the execution of strategies and substrategies related to their areas of focus
Prepare materials and support discussions with the Strategy and Risk Committee of the Board

Risk Management

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of SCC's risk management framework, including risk reporting processes and dashboards.
Provide risk management expertise by participating in and supporting strategic projects and discussions across the organization
Prepare materials and support discussions with the Strategy and Risk Committee of the Board

Reporting and Analysis

Develop, produce, and deploy standardized internal reports and templates
Manage the collection and compilation of data to support external reporting (e.g., to Save the Children International)
Support the continuous improvement of existing organizational processes, systems, and policies
Support the development of organizational metrics and KPIs to track progress and measure success
Develop and maintain data collection and reporting systems within the context of this role, in collaboration with the IT department

Project Management and Facilitation

Oversee AOP and organizational risk management initiatives
Organize and facilitate meetings related to strategy and strategic initiatives
Identify and report on barriers or impediments to the completion of the AOP to SLT and recommend mitigation or adjustment measures

WHAT YOU OFFER

Qualifications & Competencies (include but are not limited to):

Completion of community college diploma or university degree in a related field.
57yrs of similar/related position
Strong relationship skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated success leading and managing endtoend organizational strategic planning, risk management, and change management processes
Strong knowledge of analysis, problem solving, and structured approaches to identifying solutions
Skilled with Microsoft Excel and PowerBI (or other data visualization solutions)
Highly proficient analytical skills with the ability to organize results and recommendations clearly
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines and deliverables
Ability to maintain high levels of ethics, honesty, and confidentiality when dealing with potentially sensitive information
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must adhere to Save the Children's Child Safeguarding policy and protocols

WHAT WE OFFER
This position salary range between $91,555 - $108,135 CAD depending on skills and experience.

In addition to this, our employees will have the following package of additional benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package for you and your dependents available in three months after employment.
Hybrid workplace, and flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity.
Coordinated benefits for your partner paid by Save the Children Canada.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment.
Discounted rate for a GoodLife membership.
Organizationwide membership with Headspace.
3 weeks of annual leave.
In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 2
January 1 office closure (SAVE Days) so we can all recharge simultaneously.
Paid 3daypersonal days.
Paid 2dayfloat days.
Paid 10daysick leave.
Parental leave topup.
Employer contributions to group pension plan.
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