Job Description
Metropolis is seeking a Director of Strategic Planning & Operations to play a crucial role in driving transformation initiatives. This role involves partnering with workstreams, problem-solving, and ensuring alignment between the Transformation Office and workstreams. The Director will act as a coach and thought partner, supporting Work Stream Leaders and IOs in achieving impactful results.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with 2-3 work-streams to deliver impact
- Acts as the first point of contact for Work Stream Leaders in need of help driving Initiatives forward
- Supports the Work Stream Leaders and Work Stream Leaders in setting the right aspiration and driving towards the right level of impact on the right timeline
- Problem solves with Work Stream Leaders on overall workstream pipeline and how to execute it
- Effectively utilizes a “challenger” mindset to breakdown roadblocks, align on decisions, and coordinate the solution between the TO and workstreams
- Support the Work Stream Leaders and IOs in structuring the weekly Transformation Office workstream meeting materials and asks, as well as SteerCo materials
- Reviews the relevant sections of the weekly SteerCo document before it is released, and summarizes the key takeaways/items to challenge on for the Transformation Office leadership
Requirements:
- Experience managing teams through change
- 3+ years in consulting, banking, or corporate development experience strongly preferred
- Track record of consistently delivering high-impact results
- Excellent problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high pace environment
- Ability to communicate well with roles of all levels
- Experience working in professional service environments, especially management consulting or investment banking, is highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree or MBA is preferred
Metropolis offers:
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Lucrative stock option plan
- Bonus plans