Director, Strategy and Operations
EvolutionIQ
About Us: EvolutionIQ’s mission is to improve the lives of injured and disabled workers and enable them to return to the workforce, saving billions of dollars in avoidable costs and lost productivity to the US and global economies and make insurance more affordable for everyone. We are currently experiencing massive growth and to accomplish our goals, we are hiring world-class talent who want to help build and scale internally, and transform the insurance space. Our team is our #1 priority, and we have been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces 3 years in a row!
Position Overview: EvolutionIQ is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Strategy and Operations to lead high impact initiatives critical for the continued growth momentum. This role will report to the VP of Strategy and will be pivotal in executing on the top priorities for the leadership team, acting as a thought partner for the CEO, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management consulting, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive highest priority client outcomes: Lead execution of key initiatives at our largest clients. Initiatives could span from driving greater product impact to identifying and building conviction on upsell .
- Strategic deep dives: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of growth areas, product development, and infrastructure to inform future strategies, including market entries, pricing strategies, and organizational realignments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize SQL and other analytical tools to extract and analyze data, supporting informed business decisions.
Qualifications:
- Professional Experience: 4-5 years in management consulting at a top-tier firm or strategy and operations in the Technology sector, with a proven track record of leading strategy and growth oriented initiatives - Experience in the Insurance sector highly preferred
- Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex ambiguous projects.
- Analytical Skills: Experience with data analysis to inform strategic decisions. Basic proficiency with SQL to extract data from multiple internal systems
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Educational Background: Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Work-life, Culture & Perks:
- Compensation: The salary range for this role is up to 240K base with flexibility, plus a meaningful equity plan.
- Well-Being: Full medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, 401k matching. 100% of the employee contribution up to 3% and 50% of the next 2%
- Home & Family: Flexible PTO, 100% paid parental leave (4 months for primary caregivers and 3 months for secondary caregivers), sick days, paid time off. For new parents returning to work we offer a flexible schedule. We also offer sleep training to help you and your family navigate life schedules with a newborn
- Office Life: Catered lunches, happy hours, pet-friendly spaces, and home office stipend.
- Growth & Training: $1,000/year for each employee for professional development, as well as upskilling opportunities internally
- Sponsorship: We are open to sponsoring candidates currently in the U.S. who need to transfer their active H1-B visa
EvolutionIQ appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. EvolutionIQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees