Executive Strategy and Operations Manager at Elvaridah

Role Overview

• The Executive Strategy & Operations Manager will work directly with the CEO to drive organizational performance, enhance operational efficiency, and execute strategic initiatives. This role combines executive support, performance tracking, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional coordination to ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to represent the CEO when required and optimize processes across the company.

Key Responsibilities

CEO Office Performance Optimization

• Manage CEO’s calendar (internal & external) to maximize focus and productivity.
• Oversee access and coordination for CEO’s professional engagements, logistics, and security.
• Support CEO in meetings, preparing materials, and building capacity to represent CEO at key events.
• Coordinate board activities and ensure accurate, timely updates and reports.
• Manage and coordinate CEO speaking engagements, including liaising with organizers and preparing content.

Organizational Visibility & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Establish a structured reporting layer across Finance, Sales, HR, and other teams to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Introduce and enforce structured weekly CEO-led meetings with defined goals, performance tracking, and action points.
• Drive adoption of data-driven dashboards and reporting templates to enhance decision-making at CEO and Board levels.

Performance Tracking & Data Analytics

• Implement and optimize dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for Finance, Sales, and Operations performance monitoring.
• Track key business metrics including leads, sales pipeline, conversion rates, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Lead weekly performance check-ins to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and identify areas for improvement.

Strategy & Business Development Support

• Conduct research and concept validation for new business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with CEO on initiatives to improve business response times and operational agility.
• Support strategic hiring and recruitment aligned with organizational growth.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO on operational improvements, risk management, and business expansion.

Executive Support & Representation

• Prepare presentations, reports, and updates for the CEO and Board.
• Represent the CEO in select meetings, ensuring decisions and action items are aligned with strategic direction.
• Act as a liaison between the CEO’s office and external/internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field (MBA or professional certification is a plus).
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or executive-level business management.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics and dashboard tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in performance tracking, process optimization, and executive-level reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.