Director, Business Operations

Lumenci is seeking a high-performing, analytically driven business professional ready to broaden their leadership scope and partner directly with the CEO to help scale a high-growth, private equity-backed organization based in Austin, TX (New York, NY considered). Candidates must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or business operations, combined with exceptional analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and business judgment. They are intellectually curious, highly organized, and thrive in environments that demand disciplined execution, sound decision‑making, and the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities simultaneously.

This role is designed for an ambitious leader who has demonstrated a consistent record of high performance, is eager to expand beyond a functional discipline, and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute across finance, operations, strategic initiatives, and executive decision‑making. Success requires professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering measurable business outcomes in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

The Director, Business Operations serves as a strategic business partner to the Chief Executive Officer, supporting the execution of enterprise priorities through operational leadership, financial analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, the Director will lead and support initiatives spanning strategic planning, operational improvement, financial analysis, executive reporting, and mergers and acquisitions.

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to support the execution of strategic business initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional projects that improve operational effectiveness, organizational scalability, and business performance.
• Develop and enhance operational processes, governance frameworks, and management cadences to support sustainable growth.
• Monitor strategic initiatives, identify execution risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Drive accountability across business functions to ensure timely execution of organizational priorities.
• Develop financial models, business cases, forecasts, and analytical frameworks that support executive decision‑making.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and performance analyses that provide actionable business insights.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to improve planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Support annual planning and other strategic financial initiatives as required.
• Support strategic acquisition initiatives through financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate cross‑functional work streams during transaction execution and integration planning.
• Prepare investment analyses, presentation materials, and supporting documentation for executive leadership.
• Assist in monitoring post‑acquisition integration activities and performance objectives.
• Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, board materials, and strategic updates.
• Support executive planning by coordinating priorities across departments and leadership teams.
• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic initiatives and executive decision‑making.
• Anticipate business challenges and proactively develop recommendations to improve organizational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple functional areas.
• Promote operational discipline through standardized processes and performance measurement.
• Build productive working relationships across Finance, Sales, Product, Delivery, Technology, People Operations, and other corporate functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–8 years of progressive experience in investment banking, management…