Director of Strategic Operations

The Company:

Placements.io is a product-first company that is changing the way digital media publishers manage their advertising businesses. Our SaaS platform makes advertising sales, operations, billing, and revenue reporting painless for digital media publishers and eCommerce. We understand the importance of creating a connected ecosystem for our customers, who depend on Placements.io to help them scale. Headquartered in Seattle, where Placements.io was founded, the company launched its New York office in early 2018 and expanded to London in 2019, Taipei in 2020, and now Singapore in 2023.

The Position:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the company’s strategic goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Operational Excellence: Design, implement, and optimize operational processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Identify and resolve bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Develop project plans, allocate resources, and track progress.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• GTM Planning: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that align with product launches and business objectives, ensuring successful market entry and adoption.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Provide leadership and support to ensure high performance.
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and technologies. Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration on strategic initiatives.
• Budget Management: Oversee budget planning and management for strategic initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in strategic operations, management consulting, or a similar role within a technology or SaaS company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive business growth and efficiency.
• Experience in developing and executing go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and software (e.g., Asana, Trello, JIRA).
• Experience in the ad tech or media industry is a plus.

• Competitive salary
• Early-stage stock options
• Open PTO
• 401k match
• Company paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Regular company lunches and happy hours
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement

To apply to our open positions, please email your resume, cover letter, and the name of the position you are applying for to careers@placements.io. We look forward to meeting you!

EEO Employer: Placements.io is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Placements.io complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please send a request to hr@placements.io. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.