Director of Operations

SINAI's Mission Our mission is to engage companies to include carbon analysis in their entire operations. We do not simply talk about climate change. We help to build a carbon strategy based on understanding current and projected footprint, modeling projects to mitigate emissions, and finally helping customers to define a price on carbon.

Your Opportunity The Director of Operations will oversee the day-to-day activities of the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.

##** Objectives of this role**

• Collaborate with senior managers in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration
• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity
• Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans
• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives
• Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales to achieve financial objectives.
• Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs enterprise-wide, and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs
• Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations. Adhere to the company’s policies and standards, and ensure that laws and regulations are being followed
• Collaborate on new directives, policies, or procedures with managers. For major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Work closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment

Requirements

• Extensive and diversified background with at least 8 years of related experience.
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including business, early-stage startups, finances, customer service, and employee management
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Experience working in a startup environment or a realistic sense of what this means

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration or related field
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in developing budgets and business plans
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics, using business management software
• A passion for solving climate change!