Bright Machines

Director, Strategy and Operations

Bright Machines

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape and articulate overall company strategy, including long-range planning resource allocation, and prioritization of major initiatives.
  • Lead and manage strategic planning processes, including OKR’s, quarterly priorities, and cross-organizational alignment.
  • Oversee key projects that cut across functions (e.g., operational transformation, new business initiatives and partnerships).
  • Work with executive leaders (Operations, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure integration of strategic plans into functional execution.
  • Facilitate effective communication across teams to break down silos and promote organizational clarity.
  • Drive the rhythm of the business, including business reviews, forecasting processes, and reporting cadence.
  • Support preparation of materials for Board of Directors, investors, and fundraising.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities in the operating model and propose solutions to enhance alignment and execution.
  • Lead or participate in initiatives that improve processes, forecasting, or decision frameworks across the company.
  • Develop analytical models to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and company performance.
  • Support investor relations, external communications, and strategic partnerships in collaboration with Marketing and Finance teams.
  • Support preparation of materials for Board of Directors, investors, and fundraising.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in a strategic, operational, or business planning role. Ideally in high-growth technology, SW, robotics, automation, or top tier consulting firms. (at least 3 years post MBA).
  • Top tier consulting firm experience preferred (Bain / BCG / McKinsey).
  • Proven track record leading strategic cross-functional programs or initiatives from ideation to execution.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; comfortable with complex, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience building operating cadences, KPI frameworks, forecasting processes, and performance dashboards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft executive-level presentations and narratives.
  • Credibility working with senior leaders, with high emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Bachelor’s degree required (preferably engineering, or a related field). An MBA or comparable advanced degree is preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic planningOKRsanalytical modelsKPI frameworksforecasting processesperformance dashboardsproject managementoperational transformationbusiness reviewsresource allocation
Soft Skills
communication skillsproblem-solvingleadershipemotional intelligencediscretionsound judgmentcross-functional collaborationorganizational claritystrategic thinkingpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA