VP, Business Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operations agenda, prepare executive and board-level materials, and ensure follow-through on decisions and commitments
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives spanning multiple divisions — e.g., systems implementations, process redesign, distribution client onboarding, and workflow changes from framing through execution
• Build the cross-functional operating management model: run monthly operating reviews, track KPIs across operations functions (pricing, inventory management, marketing spends/ROI), and surface risks and opportunities early
• Serve as connective tissue between operations, sales, central marketing, publishing ops, IT, and the publishing divisions. Resolve cross-functional confusion and clearly define workflows.
• Own executive reporting and analysis: synthesize operational, financial, and internal data into clear business recommendations
• Evaluate new business opportunities and support due diligence on business development opportunities
• Represent the SVP, Commercial Ops, in meetings and workstreams as delegated; communicate decisions and context across the organization
• Support and manage the integration of new clients into HBG sales and distribution services, develop a playbook for client on-boarding and on-going support in partnership with the Distribution team

Qualifications

• 10+ years in publishing, media, or consumer products, including significant operations experience, book publishing strongly preferred
• Proven record leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Strong financial and analytical fluency: comfortable with P&Ls, data, and building models yourself when needed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to distill complexity for executive and board audiences
• High discretion and judgment
• Familiarity with publishing operations (marketing, supply chain, distribution, title management, metadata/systems) a strong plus

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $200,000-$225,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• long-term care
• health and dependent care FSA
• commuter benefit plan
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• travel assistance
• 401(k)
• discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services