About The Company
Popular online ranking website for schools & neighborhoods
Industry
Internet
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded
2002
Employees
201-500
Funding
$26-$50 million
Categories
- Internet
- Apparel & Accessories
- Consumer Goods
- Sporting Goods and Recreation Stores
- Textiles & Apparel
Specialties
- education
- college
- university
- ratings
- scholarships
- k-12
- high school
- places to live
- neighborhoods
- cities
- towns
- real estate
- higher education
- college admissions
- and enrollment marketing
- enrollment marketing
- direct admissions
- admissions
- and enrollment
Business Classifications
About The Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Insights and Business Operations to join their team. This new leadership role is pivotal in driving the execution and oversight of the company's business plan and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and managing both organic and inorganic business opportunities, including acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures. A key aspect of the role is leading the internal analytics team to derive critical and impactful insights from data. The VP will also be instrumental in managing the strategic roadmap, working with senior leaders to establish and implement comprehensive strategic plans, and ensuring the execution of critical priorities. Candidates for this role should have a minimum of 10 years' of work experience, ideally with a background in a top-tier consulting firm or an internal strategy department for a high-growth organization. A Bachelor's degree is required, with an MBA being preferred. The role demands a professional with a successful track record in evaluating and driving major strategic initiatives, direct responsibility in corporate transactions, and experience in growing and leading teams. The VP will be expected to maintain a market pulse, recommend significant events, and work closely with the finance team on business case processes and investment analysis. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, adept at translating business objectives into actionable outcomes, and capable of influencing a broad array of senior stakeholders.
Hiring Manager Title
CFO
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Operations
- Strategy
- General Management
