Business Development Manager 3 [AQ-15353]

About the role

Partnering with Aquent, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within a core function of a global technology leader renowned for its innovation and commitment to empowering every person and organization to achieve more. In this role, you will support senior leadership, drive key operational initiatives, and ensure the seamless functioning of vital business processes. Your contributions will directly enable leadership effectiveness, streamline communications, and foster a more organized and efficient environment for a large, impactful team.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence, business management, budget and resource planning, executive communications, and organizational effectiveness for a senior leadership office.
• Execute strategic program initiatives, coordinating projects and providing essential business operations support.
• Manage budget tracking, purchase order processes, and resource allocation to ensure financial integrity and efficient use of assets.
• Develop and deliver high-impact executive presentations, leadership communications, and all-hands content to support organizational messaging and engagement.
• Coordinate internal rotational development programs and support team events and logistics, fostering a collaborative and engaged team culture.
• Partner with stakeholders across various organizational functions to drive operational priorities and ensure alignment.
• Lead the rebuilding and ongoing maintenance of a central resource site, ensuring team resources, documentation, and collateral are well-organized and easily accessible.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, track deliverables, and continuously improve team processes to enhance overall efficiency.
• Provide comprehensive operational support to help the organization run efficiently and achieve its strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in business operations, program management, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated strong budget management, purchase order, and financial tracking experience.
• Proven experience in developing executive communications and presentations.
• Ability to effectively work with and influence stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Strong capability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of working independently and quickly adapting to new environments and challenges.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience within a large-scale technology organization.
• Extensive experience creating executive presentations, leadership communications, and all-hands content for senior audiences.
• Experience with central resource site creation, maintenance, and content management.
• Experience supporting executives, leadership teams, or senior leadership offices.
• Proven ability to coordinate team events, employee engagement programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• A strong sense of curiosity, learning agility, and a proactive willingness to learn new tools and processes.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and quickly contribute with minimal training.