Director of Operations Strategy

@ Sentient Labs

Summary

The Director of Operations Strategy at Sentient Labs is a strategic and operational leader who supports the cofounder in driving company-wide planning, cross-functional coordination, and executive-level initiatives. This role focuses on adding structure, managing processes, and ensuring alignment across teams to achieve company goals. The role also serves as a key representative for the cofounder, guiding informed decisions, communicating externally, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead annual and quarterly planning, track goals and roadmaps, facilitate cross-functional coordination, collaborate with department heads, and drive operational excellence.

Executive Support & Communication: Prepare the cofounder for strategic, operational, and finance meetings by providing market insights, drafting key communications, and representing the cofounder in critical meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years in operations, strategy, business development, investment banking or similar roles.
• MBA, Investment Banking, or Consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong record in leading cross-functional initiatives and company planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and consensus-building ability.
• Proven multi-project management in dynamic environments.
• Understanding of open source software and artificial intelligence is a plus.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Planning
• Operations
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Executive Support
• Communication
• Process Improvement
• Decision Making
• Project Management
• Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking