Operations and Strategy Manager

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to serve as our Operations and Strategy Manager, a blended role combining operational development with strategic planning and systems design. This person will identify inefficiencies, implement scalable systems, and align operations with long-term goals. A key focus will be integrating a manufacturing-based mindset into design, development, and construction to ensure consistency, cost control, and quality.

Strategic Leadership
● Support multi-year strategic planning with the President of Development
● Coordinate and track annual goals across departments
● Drive alignment and accountability around strategic initiatives
● Support teams in designing and improving systems that align with strategic direction
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
● Partner with our CI Practitioner to embed lean principles
● Coach teams in continuous improvement practices
● Lead projects to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency
● Conduct weekly huddles and Gemba walks to reinforce goals and accountability
● Prioritize schedule attainment as a driver of efficiency
Cross-Department Collaboration & Change Management
● Improve cross-department information flow (design, development, construction)
● Lead thoughtful, well-communicated change management efforts
● Develop and monitor KPIs for strategic and operational performance
● Oversee our safety team and strengthen our safety culture
Project & Process Management
● Eliminate operational bottlenecks across departments
● Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve scalability and customer experience
● Engage directly in project work to pilot and implement solutions

● Model a hands-on, team-oriented, continuous improvement mindset

Targeting $ 100-130k

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field
● 7+ years' experience in business operations, process improvement, or continuous improvement

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

● Experience in manufacturing or real estate is a plus)

● Strong knowledge of lean principles and systems thinking
● Proven success in cross-functional leadership and change management
● Strong analytical, coaching, and communication skills
● Skilled in spreadsheets, data analysis, and performance metrics

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.