Director of Operations​/Strategy

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.