Vice President, Strategic Operations
Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the President of RPS, driving initiatives, enabling executive decision-making, and ensuring cross-functional alignment. Requires 10+ years in strategy or operations with strong business acumen and C-suite support experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory
- Serve as thought partner to the President; maintain real-time pulse on business performance; conduct competitive market analysis; develop and pressure-test business cases.
Executive Enablement
- Prepare the President for Board, ELT, and SLT sessions; own agenda development, briefing materials, and follow-up; lead planning for all-hands and leadership offsites.
Initiative Management
- Lead RPS strategic initiatives from ideation through execution; drive annual and quarterly planning cycles; identify gaps and develop remediation plans and RCAs.
Cross-Functional Alignment
- Drive collaboration across RPS leadership using RACI frameworks and clear operating norms; activate new programs where coordination is needed; champion strategic partnerships.
Operational Excellence
- Refine back-office processes for the President's office; develop and institutionalize SOPs; apply creative problem-solving to eliminate friction and drive speed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or senior operational leadership
- Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Proven track record driving cross-functional alignment and delivering measurable business outcomes
- Strong financial and analytical acumen; ability to develop business cases, dashboards, and market assessments
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills — able to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights
- Experience with M&A processes, post-merger integration, or partnership development
- High degree of discretion, executive maturity, and sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree from a top-tier institution
- Background in technology, SaaS, or high-growth digital businesses
- Familiarity with OKR frameworks, KPI design, and business intelligence tools
- Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, VP of Strategy, or equivalent integrative role
Benefits
- Top Medical/Dental/Vision offerings
- FSA/HSA
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match
- Additional health and wellness benefits and perks
- Flexible and trusting environment where you’ll feel empowered to do your best work
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