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Sentient, headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, focuses on building infrastructure for trustless AI, enabling secure and efficient deployment of AI technologies. The company provides advanced tools and frameworks for developers, catering to sectors such as fintech and healthcare. With a commitme...
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Summary:
The director of ops/strategy strategic and operational leader, supporting the cofounder in driving company-wide planning, cross-functional coordination, and executive-level initiatives. This role focuses on adding structure, managing processes, and ensuring alignment across teams to achieve company goals. The director of ops/strategy will also act as a key representative of the Sentient cofounder, guiding informed decisions, writing on their behalf, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution
Lead annual and quarterly planning, ensuring all teams are aligned with strategic goals.
Track and monitor goals/roadmaps to ensure alignment with Sentient mission & strategy.
Facilitate cross-functional coordination, resolving dependencies and bottlenecks.
Collaborate with department heads to drive execution and accountability.
Be a positive force for operational excellence, improving company and cross-functional velocity through collaboration, communication and process.
Executive Support & Communication
Prepare cofounder for strategy, operation and finance meetings, offering market and partner context, data + insights and key talking points.
Represent the cofounder in meetings, ensuring their voice/perspective is accurately reflected.
Draft communications and documents on behalf of the cofounder, maintaining consistency in tone and messaging.
Support the cofounder in making real-time decisions to move projects forward efficiently.
Requirements:
3+ years of experience in operations, strategy, business development, investment banking or a similar role, preferably in a high-growth environment
MBA / Investment Banking / Consulting experience is a plus
Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and company-wide planning.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills,
Excellent judgment, decision-making skills, and the ability to build consensus.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Understanding of open source software and artificial intelligence is a plus
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