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Director, Strategy & Business Operations

KEV Group

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About KEV Group

KEV Group is an enterprise SaaS company providing an all-in-one activity fund management solution for K-12 schools. With the SchoolCash platform, over 26,000 schools across North America manage more than $4 billion in activity funds annually.

Why Join KEV?

  • Work in an industry benefiting children, parents, and schools
  • Do meaningful and purpose-driven work with real impact
  • Opportunity for learning and growth in a rapidly evolving company
  • Collaborative leadership that values both personal and professional development
  • Hybrid work environment at offices in North York or Cambridge

Job Description

The Director, Strategy & Business Operations at KEV Group reports directly to the COO and is responsible for driving strategic planning, operational excellence and cross-functional leadership. This role blends strategy formulation with operational rigor to ensure execution of growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning & OKR Management: Develop company-wide OKRs, track progress, and report status to leadership.
  • Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Lead high-impact initiatives, manage project teams, and ensure milestone achievements.
  • Goal Alignment & Employee Engagement: Collaborate with People and Culture to align individual and organizational goals.
  • Operational Excellence: Optimize operations and support FP&A with performance analysis.

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • 7+ years in business operations, consulting, or management roles
  • Experience in technology organizations is a plus
  • Strong strategic planning, project management, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in data analysis and OKR frameworks

We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Professional development and continuing education
  • Collaborative work environment with great colleagues

Key skills/competency

Strategy, Operations, OKRs, Cross-Functional Leadership, Project Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, SaaS

How to Get Hired at KEV Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research KEV Group's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight strategic planning and operations experience.
  • Prepare case studies: Showcase cross-functional leadership success stories.
  • Practice data analysis: Familiarize with OKR and performance metrics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review OKR frameworks and metrics.
Brush up on strategic planning tools.
Familiarize with data analysis software.
Study SaaS operational case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging cross-functional project.
Explain your approach to aligning teams.
Discuss a time you improved process efficiency.
Share how you handle stakeholder conflicts.