Operations and Strategy Manager

Description

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to serve as our Operations and Strategy Manager, a blended role combining operational development with strategic planning and systems design. This person will identify inefficiencies, implement scalable systems, and align operations with long-term goals. A key focus will be integrating a manufacturing-based mindset into design, development, and construction to ensure consistency, cost control, and quality.

Strategic Leadership
* Support multi-year strategic planning with the President of Development
* Coordinate and track annual goals across departments
* Drive alignment and accountability around strategic initiatives
* Support teams in designing and improving systems that align with strategic direction
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
* Partner with our CI Practitioner to embed lean principles
* Coach teams in continuous improvement practices
* Lead projects to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency
* Conduct weekly huddles and Gemba walks to reinforce goals and accountability
* Prioritize schedule attainment as a driver of efficiency
Cross-Department Collaboration & Change Management
* Improve cross-department information flow (design, development, construction)
* Lead thoughtful, well-communicated change management efforts
* Develop and monitor KPIs for strategic and operational performance
* Oversee our safety team and strengthen our safety culture
Project & Process Management
* Eliminate operational bottlenecks across departments
* Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve scalability and customer experience
* Engage directly in project work to pilot and implement solutions

* Model a hands-on, team-oriented, continuous improvement mindset

Targeting $ 100-130k

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field
* 7+ years' experience in business operations, process improvement, or continuous improvement

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

* Experience in manufacturing or real estate is a plus)

* Strong knowledge of lean principles and systems thinking
* Proven success in cross-functional leadership and change management
* Strong analytical, coaching, and communication skills
* Skilled in spreadsheets, data analysis, and performance metrics

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.