Strategy Operations Manager

Roadrunner • Downers Grove, IL

1d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Strategy Operations Manager to join our team. This role focuses on optimizing operational processes, supporting strategic projects, and ensuring seamless execution across departments. The ideal candidate will leverage a strong quantitative background to analyze data, manage stakeholders, and drive projects to successful completion. With a hybrid work model, you'll spend 3 days in our Downers Grove office collaborating with cross-functional teams. Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Strategy Operations Manager to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today! We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in operations management, strategy consulting, or a similar role, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, or similar) and experience with statistical modeling or financial forecasting.
• Superb attention to detail, with the ability to spot inconsistencies, errors, and opportunities in data and processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Strong project management expertise, preferably with certifications such as PMP or Agile/Scrum.
• High level of drive and initiative, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to present complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with 3 days per week in the Downers Grove, IL office; must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Familiarity with Lean Process Design, Six Sigma, Kaizen or simar

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategy operations within [relevant industry, e.g., tech, finance, manufacturing].
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams or mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance across the organization.
• Conduct quantitative analysis using data modeling, forecasting, and optimization techniques to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Manage end-to-end projects, including planning, resource allocation, timeline management, and risk mitigation, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and resolve issues, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify areas for improvement, and recommend data-driven solutions to enhance operational outcomes.
• Oversee process documentation, audits, and compliance efforts with a keen eye for detail to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, providing guidance and support to teams while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible hybrid schedule to support work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level