Who We Are:
Base8 provides technology and business consulting services to companies throughout the US and Canada. We like to work with businesses serious about scaling, risk management, and developing mature processes – those looking for a modern, sophisticated, trustworthy, friendly, high-quality (yet still affordable) technology and business partner.
Who You Are:
This position will be Remote, but you will be working closely with the United States and Canada teams through video chat, instant messaging, e-mail, phone, and our software. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral. We are a fast-paced company expanding rapidly, and we are seeking team members who will share our vision for the future and work collaboratively to accomplish Base8's goals. We pride ourselves on providing superior service to our clients, which includes attention to detail, following the processes in place, and being able to adapt to various situations.
Job brief
We are searching for a grounded, astute business strategist, and effective leader to be the Vice President of Operations as part of the executive board and the organization’s team. The VP of Operations must nourish and promote a robust working environment. They will also widen the horizon of our reach both domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
- Drive the successful performance and delivery of the organization – lead and drive execution across the programs and products development/production including.
- Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
- Manage the quarterly and annual budgeting process and P&L responsibilities.
- Assist in developing budgets for the company.
- Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions.
- Report to the CEO regularly about the company's situation.
- Attend regular meetings with the Board of Directors.
- Audit work sites to determine safety.
- Evaluate the organization’s structures and procedures such as decision-making regarding increasing market capitalization or international business strategies.
- Assess the organization's founding principles and determine if the company aligns with them.
- Represent the organization at events and media appearances.
- Arbitrate and negotiate differences and disagreements both internally and externally to promote a cordial company ethos.
- Organize meetings with executives and department heads to discuss management plans and the company’s direction.
- Participate in the hiring process of division heads.
- Interview, hire, and mentor the operations management team.
- Provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Business field
- 10-15 years of experience with a track record of implementing process improvements
- 5 years of managerial experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
- Bold leadership approach
- Willing to travel internationally including up to 2 weeks at a time
- Eloquent and articulate language competency
- Outstanding presentation abilities
- Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices
- Demonstrated project and budget management skills
- Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles
- Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment
