Our client offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Our client's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. The technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. This role is part of a larger technology conglomerate, and the mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet.
Requirements
- Experience scaling, operationalizing, or commercializing a business or product at a previous company.
- Mastery in driving and executing complex, executive/board-level strategy and operations decision-making with a hands-on approach.
- Track record of setting and eclipsing ambitious goals while working with diverse, cross-geography, cross-functional technology and business teams.
- Experience in scaling high-performing teams across multiple job functions such as Corporate Strategy, Product Management, Operations, and Analytics/Data Science.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the health of the business through the creation of performance dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and tracking Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) at varying levels and across teams.
- Partner closely with functions like Partnerships, Product, Operations, and Marketing to set functional strategies, execution plans, and track performance.
- Align business & financial goals, product planning, and workforce/budget applications to ensure effective operation across functions, levels, and geographies.
- Turn insights and recommendations into action by collaborating with front-line teams and key cross-functional leaders (e.g., Engineering, Finance, HR, Legal).
- Support the organization through critical milestones such as new product launches, partnership activations, and entry into new markets (domestic & international).
- Interface effectively with executives and advisors, assisting senior leadership on key topics for corporate governance, forecasting, and growth plans.
Other
- 20+ years of experience leading and motivating teams in business or product operations, corporate strategy, management consulting, or functionally equivalent roles with a track record of success and growth.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; MBA or equivalent experience.
- Exceptional ability to take ownership, interact confidently with all levels, set objectives, and drive results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor to the right audience and confidence to make sound judgment calls with imperfect information.
- This role is based remotely in the United States.
