Chief Operations Strategy Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Operations Strategy Officer to lead enterprise-wide operational strategy, business transformation, performance management, and strategic execution across a complex, growth-oriented organization. This executive will serve as a critical partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, translating corporate priorities into scalable operating models, measurable performance objectives, and disciplined execution.

The Chief Operations Strategy Officer will evaluate organizational performance, identify operational opportunities, establish enterprise-level priorities, and lead cross-functional initiatives designed to improve efficiency, scalability, customer experience, and long-term business performance.

The ideal candidate brings significant executive leadership experience, sophisticated business judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven record of turning strategy into measurable operational results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to establish strategic priorities, operating objectives, and performance frameworks.
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable operating plans, milestones, and measurable business outcomes.
• Lead enterprise transformation initiatives involving organizational design, process optimization, technology adoption, and operating-model evolution.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators across business units and functional areas.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, cost drivers, capacity constraints, and opportunities for sustainable improvement.
• Develop scalable operating models that support organizational growth, geographic expansion, and evolving customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives requiring coordination across Operations, Finance, Technology, Sales, Product, and Customer Success.
• Establish governance structures that improve accountability, decision-making, and execution discipline.
• Analyze operational and financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations for the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Oversee strategic planning cycles, business reviews, and enterprise performance-management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimization, quality, and service delivery.
• Evaluate organizational capabilities and recommend investments in people, processes, technology, and infrastructure.
• Lead change-management initiatives associated with major organizational and operational transformations.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and establish alignment around enterprise priorities.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Strategy, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced business degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, corporate strategy, transformation, consulting, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of executive-level leadership experience managing enterprise-scale strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise operating strategies.
• Strong experience with organizational transformation, operational excellence, and business performance management.
• Proven ability to translate complex business challenges into practical strategic initiatives.
• Experience working directly with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and Boards.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of business performance drivers.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional teams and transformation programs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and executive-presentation skills.
• Experience within technology, SaaS, professional services, or another complex, scalable business environment preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Enterprise-minded executive capable of balancing strategic vision with operational execution.
• Exceptional business judgment and decision-making capability.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex operational and financial information.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Results-oriented leader who establishes accountability without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Comfortable operating in highly complex and rapidly changing environments.
• Strong communicator capable of simplifying sophisticated business issues for executive audiences.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build alignment across diverse functions.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and organizational awareness.
• Strong change leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Strategic Support

The Chief Operations Strategy Officer will provide executive leadership across:

• Enterprise operating strategy
• Strategic planning and execution
• Business transformation
• Operational performance management
• Organizational design
• Process optimization
• Cost and productivity initiatives
• Enterprise governance
• Business intelligence and performance analytics
• Technology-enabled operational transformation
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Executive and Board reporting
• Long-term scalability planning

Working Conditions

This is a fully remote U.S.-based executive position. The role requires extensive collaboration with executive leadership and senior stakeholders through digital communication and business-management platforms. Periodic domestic or international travel may be required for executive meetings, Board sessions, strategic planning, customer engagements, and organizational events.

Job Function

Executive Leadership | Operations Strategy | Corporate Strategy | Business Transformation | Operational Excellence | Enterprise Performance

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $325,000 – $475,000 annually

The executive compensation package may also include:

• Annual performance-based incentive compensation
• Long-term equity or ownership participation
• Executive retirement benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Executive wellness and benefits programs
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Professional development and executive education support
• Home-office and technology support
• Flexible remote work environment
• Business travel and executive expense coverage

Why Join Us?

The Chief Operations Strategy Officer will have a direct role in shaping how the organization scales, competes, and executes its long-term strategy. Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, this leader will influence enterprise priorities, operating-model development, transformation initiatives, and organizational performance.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced executive who can connect strategy, operations, financial performance, technology, and organizational capability into a cohesive operating agenda. The successful candidate will help build the infrastructure, discipline, and leadership alignment required for sustained growth.