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ezCater

Director, Operations Strategy

ezCater

Operations strategy director scaling ezCater’s US workplace food-ordering platform. Driving strategic initiatives, process redesign, AI adoption, and operating rhythms across Operations.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in operations strategy and business operations, with a strong focus on building new functions and processes from scratch. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, leverage AI and automation, and effectively communicate with senior leadership.

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Operations StrategyAI And Automation ExpertiseCross-Functional LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills
Operations StrategyBusiness OperationsProcess ImprovementProject ManagementData AnalysisAI ImplementationAutomation AdoptionDocumentation StandardsFeedback Engine DevelopmentOperational Change Management
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingInfluencing Without AuthorityClear WritingConfident PresentationBuilding Trust
Industry Keywords
Fast-Moving Technology CompanyCross-Functional InitiativesCustomer LaunchesOperational RhythmsSenior Leadership Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive high-priority Operations strategic initiatives from ambiguity through execution and measurable impact
  • Launch a new operations tech stack and large cross-functional initiatives tied to company-level KRs
  • Manage weather playbooks, complex partner launches, and seamless high-value customer launches
  • Build a feedback engine converting 200,000+ monthly customer and partner contacts into structured signals
  • Design and run Operations business-operations rhythms, including staff meetings, business reviews, planning cycles, and goal-setting
  • Lead process improvement and redesign across the Operations organization
  • Roll out operational change and communicate initiatives internally
  • Own documentation standards and keep operational information current and accessible
  • Build new operational capabilities from scratch, prove the model, and hand off to permanent owners
  • Serve as the Operations AI thought leader by evaluating tools, building business cases, and driving AI and automation adoption
  • Report to the Chief Operations Officer and act as a strategic partner to the COO and Operations leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in operations strategy, business operations, or consulting
  • At least 3 years leading teams or programs at a fast-moving technology company
  • Experience building new functions, processes, or teams from scratch without an existing playbook
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and influence people without direct authority
  • Strong understanding and point of view on AI and automation in operations
  • Ability to use data to define problems, measure results, and challenge assumptions
  • Credibility working alongside data scientists
  • Ability to build trust with senior leaders and drive cross-functional decisions
  • Clear writing and confident presentation skills
  • Strategic thinking combined with operational execution
  • Ability to travel up to 5 days per quarter for Together Weeks, team gatherings, and other applicable events
  • Must be able to work in the United States; ezCater does not sponsor work visas or legal permanent residence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Market competitive salary
  • Stock options
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K with ezCater match
  • Health, dental, and FSA
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Mental health and family planning resources
  • Remote-hybrid work from the Boston office, home, or a mixture of both
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Work/life harmony
  • Employee meal program when in the office
  • Responsibility and autonomy