Strategy & Operations Analyst

All•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

McLarens is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategy & Operations Analyst to support the CIO in driving strategic initiatives, improving operational effectiveness, and managing key priorities across the global IT organization. This role is ideal for a high-potential professional in operations, planning, project coordination, business or financial analysis, or a related function. While IT experience is preferred, it is not required. This position offers strong growth potential for someone interested in developing into a future leadership role. Although the position sits within the IT department, it is not a technical IT role and focuses primarily on business operations, strategy, and organizational support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, planning, business analysis, PMO, or similar roles.
Strong analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel proficiency.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
Self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively across functions and global teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project-tracking tools and data-visualization platforms is a plus.
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience with project management or tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)
Ability to interpret financial reports, budgets, and operational metrics
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create executive-ready presentations (PowerPoint)
Skilled in communicating complex information clearly and concisely
Strong stakeholder management across multiple levels of the organization
Strong project coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workflows
High level of organization, accuracy, and follow-through
Experience supporting leadership with planning and operational execution
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across geographies and cultures
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Growth mindset and willingness to take ownership of evolving responsibilitie

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor progress on the CIO’s strategic goals and initiatives across global IT teams.
Support the development and maintenance of strategic roadmaps, scorecards, and IT operating rhythms.
Assist with IT budget planning, quarterly reviews, financial tracking, and cost alignment to strategic priorities.
Track IT headcount, organizational structure, and evolving role requirements.
Develop dashboards, KPI reports, and data visualization tools to provide leadership with real-time insight into IT performance and priorities.
Maintain priority tracking and reporting mechanisms across the IT strategy portfolio.
Partner with HR, Finance, and other departments on staffing, compensation coding, cost centers, and operational governance.
Serve as a liaison to strategic vendors and partners to support governance and performance tracking.
Prepare internal communications, leadership updates, and executive-level presentation materials.
Help organize and facilitate IT leadership meetings, workshops, and global town halls.
Support cross-functional matrix updates, policy documentation, and key stakeholder coordination across regions.
Take ownership of special projects and ad-hoc strategic initiatives from the CIO office.