Director of Operations Strategy @ Swooped
placeHybrid
attach_money $150,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 13 hours ago
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About The Role
The Director of Operations Strategy at Swooped is a strategic and operational leader who supports the cofounder in driving company-wide planning, cross-functional coordination, and executive-level initiatives. This role adds structure, manages processes, and ensures alignment across teams to achieve organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution:
- Lead annual and quarterly planning to align teams with strategic goals.
- Track and monitor goals and roadmaps to stay mission-focused.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination and resolve dependencies.
- Collaborate with department heads to drive execution and accountability.
- Improve operational excellence and organizational velocity through effective processes.
Executive Support & Communication:
- Prepare the cofounder for strategy, operations, and finance meetings.
- Represent the cofounder in meetings ensuring accurate perspective.
- Draft communications and documents with consistent tone.
- Support real-time decision-making to push projects forward.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years in operations, strategy, or related fields in high-growth environments.
- Proven experience leading company-wide planning and cross-functional initiatives.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong judgment, decision-making, and consensus-building abilities.
- MBA, Investment Banking, or Consulting experience is a plus.
- Understanding of open source software and artificial intelligence is a plus.
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Executive Support
- Communication
- Process Management
- Decision-making
- Consensus Building
- Project Management
- Business Development
How to Get Hired at Swooped
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight strategic and operational successes.
- Research Swooped: Understand their mission and leadership style.
- Emphasize leadership: Focus on cross-functional and executive support skills.
- Prepare examples: Showcase project coordination and decision-making skills.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review process management tools.
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Study cross-functional collaboration strategies.
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Analyze strategic planning frameworks.
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Prepare data visualization skills.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging cross-team conflict resolved.
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Explain your strategy building experience.
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Detail a time you supported executive decisions.
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Share examples of effective process management.
Frequently Asked Questions
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