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We believe in the power and joy of learning at cengage group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learningWe are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through educationOur culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-beingWe recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to workWe achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every dayTo learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ Are we right for you? as the corporate strategy and operations manager, you will be part of the team that is focused on leading our strategic planning processes, developing the operating rhythm of the company, and executing upon key strategic and operational initiatives in collaboration with the executive team and business unit leadershipYou will join the corporate strategy and operations team and work with the team’s analysts and senior leaders to empower and drive the company’s growth agenda and operational evolutionThis role will valuate and recommend business portfolio frameworks, strategies, financial concepts, practices, programs, processes, and measures to be applied across business unitsMaking sound recommendations will require in-depth knowledge of the business, a data-centered approach, external benchmarking, competitive intelligence gathering, and an ability to advise executive leadershipCengage is a collaborative environmentThis role excels when embracing the unknown, using critical thinking, effective problem structuring, executive communication and presence, and capability to influence across diverse teams! what you’ll do here:
Support cengage’s strategy planning process in collaboration with the executive team, including the corporate strategy, each business unit’s strategy, and objectives for functional team
Support the development of the operating rhythm including the cadence of analytics, process and review beyond the financial metrics to ensure cengage group builds accountability and builds for the future
Drive key strategic and operational initiatives and support the business units in creation of their short term and long-term objectives
Lead integrations of acquisitions, including developing and maintaining cengage’s integration playbook, and leading cross-functional integration teams
Lead project teams and individually implement large scale projects that encompass all of cengage group
Lead operational improvement projects to support scale objectives and new corporate priorities that cut across cengage group and mitigate areas of risk within business unit operating models
Identify and unlock sources of efficiency, alignment, simplicity and scale for the entire organization
Identify and track interesting adjacencies and important macro-trends
Coach and mentor analysts for project success and their professional development
This position is full-time and can be based in boston, ma, new york city, or other locations for the right candidate! skills you will need here:
A four-year college degree and/or previous experience with the following
5+ years of professional experience, including corporate, team, and program leadershipShould have experience in a professional services organization (consulting) and/or cross-functional leadership roles (corporate strategy, corporate leadership program, business operations, or corporate transformation)
Track record of achievement in delivering large, complex projects and influencing business outcomes
Proven track record to frame, visualize and contextualize sophisticated and ambiguous problems
Ability to drive a high-impact agenda with a diverse set of executives/ business stakeholders, and the ability to influence the right change in a fluid and dynamic environment
Ability to challenge ideas and norms with thoughtful arguments; act as a thought leader who is creative and confident in identifying solutions and persuading others to a course of action
Intellectual curiosity to quickly become a valued advisor within the areas of investigation; understanding strategic objectives, internal process flows, external benchmarking, and relevant performance indicators.
Highly developed analytical skills and data savvy; strong quantitative & problem-solving toolkit; comfortable using varying sources of data, qualitative inputs and assumptions to quickly test and prioritize hypotheses
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; consistent record as a great teammate with an understanding of how to deliver both personal and team goals
Capacity to work independently or as part of a team with a “roll up your sleeves” approach
Passion for identifying and championing sources of business value
Prior experience leading successful business transformation projects
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and facilitation skills
That are preferred:
Master’s degree in business, engineering, operations, finance or related field(s)
Previous operational consulting or strategy consulting experience at firms like booz, accenture, a.tKearney, deloitte, mckinsey, bain, etcOr like boutique firms
Experience storytelling and applying effective frameworks to drive executive-level decision making (e.gPowerpoint)
Cengage group is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employerWe do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiencesOr for any other reasonYou may view cengage’s eeo/affirmative action policy signed by ceo michael hansen and equal employment opportunity is the law notice by visiting their corresponding linksCengage group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application proceduresIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917If you are a colorado state resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this rolePlease be sure to include this posting’s job id in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely responseAbout cengage cengage is the education and technology company built for learnersThe company serves the higher education, k-12, professional, library and workforce training markets worldwideCengage creates learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students wantThe company is headquartered in boston, maEmployees reside in nearly 40 countries with sales in more than 125 countries around the worldVisit us at www.cengage.com or find us on facebook or twitter#li-remote cengage group is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employerWe do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiencesOr for any other reasonYou may view cengage’s eeo/affirmative action policy signed by ceo michael hansen and equal employment opportunity is the law notice by visiting their corresponding linksCengage group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application proceduresIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917If you are a colorado state resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this rolePlease be sure to include this posting’s job id in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely responseAbout cengage group cengage group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job readyFor more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platformsWe serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, english language teaching and research markets worldwideThrough our scalable technology, including mindtap and cengage unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
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