Strategy & Operations Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Oversee client engagements from start to finish, managing workplans, schedules, meetings, diagnostics, priorities, execution, and transitions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for client relationships in collaboration with a ClearEngine partner.

• Navigate challenging discussions with senior leadership effectively.

• Analyze P&Ls and budgets, critically assess financial models, and make informed decisions regarding pricing, positioning, and expenditures.

• Convert strategic objectives into actionable tasks.

• Track market trends and adjust plans as necessary.

• Supervise junior staff and specialists on a daily basis.

• Keep partners updated and proactively address potential issues.

• Collaborate with client teams to ensure that implemented systems remain operational post-engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or challenging environments, such as operating companies, consulting, finance, venture capital, private equity, or startups.

• Direct experience working with senior stakeholders, founders, C-suite executives, investors, or managing client relationships.

• Proficient in managing a P&L, budget, and KPIs with decision-making authority.

• Experience in operations and management with responsibility for decisions and outcomes.

• Cross-functional expertise across finance, marketing, and operations, with in-depth knowledge in at least one area.

• Excellent problem-solving, strategic, and analytical skills.

• Capable of structuring complex problems and formulating analysis-supported viewpoints.

• Experience in management and delegation, including defining work scope, providing clear briefings, and upholding quality standards.

• Strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience working directly with U.S.-based founders, executives, or clients.

• Polished presentation skills tailored for demanding clients and senior stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.

• Exposure to various aspects of finance, growth, operations, and organizational development.

• Opportunity to collaborate closely with senior executives, founders, and investors.

• Professional growth through learning new areas and on-the-job development.