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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Strategy and Operations based in Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational scale. You will work closely with executive leadership to drive the company’s most critical initiatives, including M&A, strategic planning, and operational transformation. The role blends analytical rigor with hands-on execution, ensuring that priorities are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered across the organization. You will act as a key connector between leadership and functional teams, bringing structure to complex, cross-functional work. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and built for someone who thrives in ambiguity while maintaining operational discipline. This position plays a central role in strengthening execution maturity and long-term enterprise value. It is ideal for a strategic operator who can translate vision into measurable outcomes. \n
Accountabilities: In this role, you will drive strategic execution, operational rigor, and cross-functional alignment across the organization’s most important initiatives. Lead end-to-end M&A activities, including diligence coordination, integration planning, milestone tracking, and post-close execution Serve as a key liaison between deal teams and internal functions such as Finance, Legal, People, and Product Run annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles, structuring analysis and translating decisions into actionable operating plans Track execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring accountability, visibility, and timely escalation of risks or misalignment Develop and maintain the company’s value-creation roadmap, ensuring consistent progress across functions Evaluate and prioritize strategic initiatives through business case development and financial analysis Drive cross-functional execution of top company priorities with clear ownership, milestones, and follow-through Lead leadership operating cadences, turning meetings into structured decision-making forums Strengthen reporting discipline, KPI tracking, and operational processes to improve organizational maturity Requirements: The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and execution-oriented operator with experience spanning strategy, corporate development, and hands-on business execution in high-growth environments. Experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic operations, combined with operational execution experience Strong program management skills with the ability to structure ambiguity and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Solid commercial and financial acumen, including SaaS metrics, unit economics, and business case development Experience in M&A, including diligence, integration planning, or post-merger execution Ability to build executive-level materials and communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure in fast-moving environments Discreet and trusted with sensitive strategic and financial information Familiarity with PE-backed or high-growth SaaS environments is a strong advantage Comfortable leveraging AI tools and modern workflows to improve speed and decision-making Benefits: Competitive base salary with bonus potential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (including full employer-paid premiums for employees and partial coverage for dependents) Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility Immediate access to 401(k) with company match Generous PTO policy with a minimum annual vacation requirement Paid parental leave (12 weeks for birthing parents, 6 weeks for partners) Learning and development budget to support continuous growth Strong, collaborative company culture focused on performance and improvement Dedicated management support focused on career development
\n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Strategy and Operations based in Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational scale. You will work closely with executive leadership to drive the company’s most critical initiatives, including M&A, strategic planning, and operational transformation. The role blends analytical rigor with hands-on execution, ensuring that priorities are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered across the organization. You will act as a key connector between leadership and functional teams, bringing structure to complex, cross-functional work. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and built for someone who thrives in ambiguity while maintaining operational discipline. This position plays a central role in strengthening execution maturity and long-term enterprise value. It is ideal for a strategic operator who can translate vision into measurable outcomes. \n
Accountabilities: In this role, you will drive strategic execution, operational rigor, and cross-functional alignment across the organization’s most important initiatives. Lead end-to-end M&A activities, including diligence coordination, integration planning, milestone tracking, and post-close execution Serve as a key liaison between deal teams and internal functions such as Finance, Legal, People, and Product Run annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles, structuring analysis and translating decisions into actionable operating plans Track execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring accountability, visibility, and timely escalation of risks or misalignment Develop and maintain the company’s value-creation roadmap, ensuring consistent progress across functions Evaluate and prioritize strategic initiatives through business case development and financial analysis Drive cross-functional execution of top company priorities with clear ownership, milestones, and follow-through Lead leadership operating cadences, turning meetings into structured decision-making forums Strengthen reporting discipline, KPI tracking, and operational processes to improve organizational maturity Requirements: The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and execution-oriented operator with experience spanning strategy, corporate development, and hands-on business execution in high-growth environments. Experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic operations, combined with operational execution experience Strong program management skills with the ability to structure ambiguity and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Solid commercial and financial acumen, including SaaS metrics, unit economics, and business case development Experience in M&A, including diligence, integration planning, or post-merger execution Ability to build executive-level materials and communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure in fast-moving environments Discreet and trusted with sensitive strategic and financial information Familiarity with PE-backed or high-growth SaaS environments is a strong advantage Comfortable leveraging AI tools and modern workflows to improve speed and decision-making Benefits: Competitive base salary with bonus potential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (including full employer-paid premiums for employees and partial coverage for dependents) Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility Immediate access to 401(k) with company match Generous PTO policy with a minimum annual vacation requirement Paid parental leave (12 weeks for birthing parents, 6 weeks for partners) Learning and development budget to support continuous growth Strong, collaborative company culture focused on performance and improvement Dedicated management support focused on career development
\n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1