Business Operations & Strategy Manager | Reston, VA
Ellucian · Reston, VA · 6 days ago
HybridManagementFull-time
About The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and tech-savvy Business Operations & Strategy Manager within the Product & Technology organization. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, streamlining communication, and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and collaboration across teams.
Executive Support
- Manage complex calendars, global travel arrangements, VISAs, and meeting logistics for SVPs and VP.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports.
- Cook up and prioritize incoming requests, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Use AI to synthesize large volumes of information into executive-ready insights.
- Automate repetitive operational tasks so your time is spent on strategy.
- Experiment with new AI tools to improve forecasting, planning, and cross-functional alignment.
Business Operations Efficiency & Execution
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication between departments.
- Support project tracking and status updates across multiple initiatives.
- Own cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring alignment across product, go-to-market, finance, and operations.
- Identify friction points in how strategy turns into action and design better systems to remove them.
- Track progress against strategic objectives and surface risks, tradeoffs, and early dependencies for Leadership team.
AI & Technology Enablement & Decision Intelligence
- Utilize AI tools (e.g., scheduling assistants, document automation, data summarization) to optimize workflows.
- Champion the adoption of new technologies that improve executive and team efficiency.
- Utilize and champion AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, forecasting, and executive reporting.
- Build AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort and increase signal for leadership decision-making.
- Partner with leaders to responsibly integrate AI into strategic planning and operational execution.
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a tech or product-driven organization.
- Strong proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, CoPilot, Concur, etc.).
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.