Director of Strategy and Operations
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
About the role
The Director of Strategy and Operations is responsible for being a core member of the Corporate Strategy team. Activities will include executing analysis, developing proposed action items, and leading initiatives related to margin improvement, integration support, and operational support to the field.
Responsibilities
- Project manage and execute post-merger integrations across business units, including Allied Universal Technology Services and Allied Universal Facility Services
- Support buy-side diligence and synergy estimation
- Coordinate across all back-office functions and field personnel
- Ensure all integration timelines are met and all stakeholders are informed of progress
- Build integration playbook for Allied Universal Technology Services and Allied Universal Facility Services, based on existing AUS Integration playbook and methodology
- Identify and mitigate any potential risks throughout the integration process
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including executive leadership, to ensure successful integration
- Continuously assess and improve integration processes
- Support the Strategy & Operations team with corporate initiatives when bandwidth exists
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to post-merger integrations and corporate initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in a strategy and operations role, such as corporate strategy or Strategy and Operations, where you were responsible for the execution and day-to-day management of C-suite level initiatives (e.g., restructuring, transformation)
- At least 2 years of Project Management experience (not necessarily with Project Manager title, but having managed projects with significant P&L exposure and impact)
- Exposure to Post Merger Integrations (e.g., owned workstream within integration, Project Managed Integration)
- Proven experience in scoping, managing, and executing cross-functional C-suite priorities such as transformation, restructuring, or post-merger integration
- Desire to see projects through to execution
- History of quickly picking up on new functional or business unit concepts
- Working knowledge of key concepts within post-merger integration
- Highly organized and ability to execute a plan
- Ability to effectively manage and coordinate across multiple teams and functions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expert with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience and performance in post-merger integration
- Two years in management consulting
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Pay
$150,000 – $170,000 annually. This range represents the expected base compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.