New York, NY On-site $90k - $115k / year

Gesture is hiring a Director of Business Operations & Executive Strategy

About the Role

The individual in this position will oversee business operations, guide strategic initiatives, and support executive leadership in scaling the organization efficiently and sustainably.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of operational frameworks across departments
  • Develop strategic plans in collaboration with executive leadership
  • Identify and prioritize high-impact business initiatives
  • Drive cross-functional projects to improve organizational efficiency
  • Analyze performance metrics to guide decision-making
  • Manage the execution of company-wide strategic priorities
  • Oversee long-term planning cycles and quarterly goal setting
  • Facilitate communication between executive team and operational units
  • Optimize resource allocation across business functions
  • Establish key performance indicators for operational success
  • Lead special projects originating from executive leadership
  • Evaluate market expansion opportunities and scalability models
  • Coordinate with finance on budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Improve internal processes to support rapid growth
  • Support organizational design and structural changes
  • Ensure alignment between strategy and day-to-day operations
  • Monitor industry trends to inform strategic direction
  • Lead post-mortems on major initiatives to extract learnings
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership review
  • Manage a small team of operations and strategy analysts
  • Foster a culture of accountability and execution excellence
  • Work closely with product and engineering on roadmap alignment
  • Assess operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Streamline executive communications and decision workflows
  • Support fundraising efforts with strategic and operational insights

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and performance bonuses

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote with core hours in Pacific Time zone

Team

Cross-functional leadership team focused on scaling product and operations

Growth Mindset

We value individuals who continuously seek improvement, embrace feedback, and adapt quickly to new challenges in a dynamic environment.

Leadership Approach

The ideal candidate leads by example, fosters collaboration, and empowers teams to achieve ambitious goals through clear direction and support.

Impact Focus

Success is measured by tangible outcomes. Candidates should demonstrate a history of delivering measurable results in complex organizations.

Available for qualified candidates

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Job Details
Department Operations Management
Category management
Posted 2 months ago