Strategy And Business Operations Manager, R&D

Summary

Join Boulevard's Strategy & Business Operations group as a Manager and support the company's R&D efforts. You will develop insights, build models, and present recommendations to guide strategy and improve decision-making. This role requires 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or a similar role in high-growth tech. A Bachelor's degree in an analytical field is necessary, along with strong data modeling, communication, and problem-solving skills. Boulevard offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible vacation, remote work options, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in strategy consulting, investment banking, PE / VC or a similar role in high-growth Tech
• Business Knowledge: Experience working with and helping support a R&D organization at a rapidly scaling start-up with an understanding of “what great looks like”
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in analytical field (Business, Finance, Economics,etc.)
• Data & Modeling Skills: Experience working with diverse datasets (quantitative and qualitative; financial, operational, and competitive) to build ad-hoc models (Google Sheets and Excel) that deliver actionable insights
• Communication Skills: Experience creating polished executive level comms (Powerpoint, Google Docs, Google Slides) to influence decision making and drive consensus
• Problem Solving & Research Skills: Experience framing problems and conducting research utilizing internal and external data sources
• Project Management Skills: Exceptional organization, planning, prioritization, and time management capabilities
• Team Skills: Experience working cross-functionally with several departments

Responsibilities

• Support our business with a focus on R&D, becoming a trusted thought partner and problem solver for our R&D leaders
• Develop insights by deeply understanding the drivers of our business, instrumenting and building models that synthesize diverse quantitative and qualitative data to help align decision making
• Present compelling recommendations to guide strategy that are clear, concise, and fact-driven, and support the initial implementation of recommendations such as new product development, product improvements, R&D organizational effectiveness and overall strategy and roadmap
• Support transformative corporate strategy and development decisions including new business models, strategic partnerships, and large investments
• Improve our understanding of our market through research and analysis, deriving insights where possible to help guide the company’s strategy
• Serve as a go-to source of key data and analytical horsepower throughout the company to continually improve the efficiency and profitability of our business

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for Boulevard’s mission, product, and served market
• Top tier MBA
• Experience with Sigma Computing or other data visualization tools

Benefits

• Your total budgeted cash compensation for this role is between $107,000 - $154,000 USD, depending on your current skills, experience, training, and overall market demands. This salary range is subject to change, and there is always room for growth and advancement
• 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible vacation day policy
• Fully remote so you can choose where you want to work. You’ll receive a work from home stipend every month
• Family planning resources and specialized support programs
• Equity: get ahead on the ground floor and grow with Boulevard
• Boulevard Bucks Learning and Development program allows employees to explore businesses in the market we serve