Strategy & Execution Advisor

About the Role

The Strategy & Execution Advisor is a high-impact leadership role designed to serve as the primary strategic partner to the Chief of Staff (CoS) and a force multiplier for the Office of the CEO. This individual is the key owner of Signal Energy’s Operating System, ensuring that the mechanics of governance, accountability, and metrics function at peak efficiency. The role provides critical operational support to all functions in the Office of the CEO, focusing on internalizing reporting and project management capabilities to reduce reliance on external consultancies.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance
  • DOA Framework: Manage the formal approval and change process for the Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework.
  • System Integration: Lead efforts to embed digital systems and workflows that monitor and enforce compliance with established decision matrices.
• Accountability & Execution
  • Action Tracking: Manage the enterprise-wide action item tracker to ensure disciplined execution of commitments.
  • Momentum Management: Identify and flag stalled initiatives, working with the CoS to remove execution bottlenecks.
• Metrics & KPI Reporting
  • Data Collection: Manage the end-to-end system for collecting, validating, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Performance Visibility: Ensure the ELT has a clear, real-time view of the company’s health through accurate and timely data reporting.
• Prime Directives & Alignment
  • Goal Connectivity: Manage and enforce direct connectivity between department-level goals and the company’s Prime Directives.
  • Strategic Evolution: Assist the CoS in managing the evolution of Prime Directives to ensure alignment with long-term growth.
• Transformation Support
  • Consultancy Transition: Drive status reporting and oversight for initiatives currently managed by external consultants.
  • Internal PMO: Step into project management roles for internal initiatives, enabling experts in the business to contribute while staying focused on core responsibilities.
• Corporate Development Support
  • Due Diligence: Provide operational and analytical support during the due diligence phases of potential acquisitions.
  • Integration Support: Assist in post-merger integration (PMI) efforts to ensure new entities align with Signal Energy's operational standards.

Skills

• Execution Mindset: Ability to push work activities to completion and ruthlessly prioritize efforts to maximize impact for the Office of the CEO.
• Anticipating Needs: Ability to observe situations across the business, flag improvement opportunities, and actively listen to drive enhancements.
• Commitment: Willingness to buy into the business direction, embrace growth-related changes, and propagate alignment with the company’s mission and vision.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to evolving circumstances and shifting objectives in a high-growth environment.
• Content Production: Proficiency in generating memos, reports, and presentations (e.g., advanced M365 capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Growth Mindset: Ability to quickly understand business operations and develop relevant skillsets for success.
• Influence Without Authority: Emotional intelligence and ability to direct individuals across the business without direct reporting lines.
• Data Integrity / Process Mapping: Ability to audit data capture at the department level and establish standardized collection methods for flawless enterprise reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in high-growth operations, management consulting, and/or corporate strategy.
• Proven track record of managing complex contracts, budgets, and data-driven reporting systems.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.