Strategic Business Ventures & Operations Director

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Piscataway, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Board Meeting, Business Operations, Business Plan, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Corporate Planning, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Leadership, Management Consulting, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Materials Analysis, Mentoring, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Piscataway, NJ
POSTED
2 days ago

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Job Summary

The Strategic Business Ventures & Operations Director will lead a team to enable data driven decision making through efficient and effective board level reporting, business plan development and presentation, strategic partnerships with external organizations, and P&L reporting on various IEEE - Standards Association (IEEE- SA) lines of business and products.

Reporting to the Senior Director Strategy Execution and Engagement, IEEE SA, the incumbent will partner closely across the organization to leverage talent, data, and infrastructure as shared resources. The Director will directly oversee a small, high-impact team, including market intelligence professionals, to drive insights-led experimentation and foresight-driven strategy. This position will manage one (1) direct reports with additional staff underneath its direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Board Reporting & Strategic Storytelling

  • Craft compelling board presentations and reports that clearly communicate strategic progress, insights, and recommendations
  • Translate complex data and cross-functional initiatives into coherent narratives that inform decision-making at the highest levels
  • Prepare executive leadership for board meetings with strategic briefings, scenario analyses, and supporting materials

Market Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan development strategy to elevate organizational visibility and influence through data driven decision making
  • Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder sentiment to inform strategic direction
  • Identify and cultivate key external relationships, partnerships, and opportunities that advance organizational objectives

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead a high-performing team responsible for strategy operations, analytics, and engagement activities
  • Mentor direct reports, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and execution excellence
  • Partner with department heads to build strategic capability across the organization

Travel Information

  • 25% Domestic and International

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Job Summary

The Strategic Business Ventures & Operations Director will lead a team to enable data driven decision making through efficient and effective board level reporting, business plan development and presentation, strategic partnerships with external organizations, and P&L reporting on various IEEE - Standards Association (IEEE- SA) lines of business and products.

Reporting to the Senior Director Strategy Execution and Engagement, IEEE SA, the incumbent will partner closely across the organization to leverage talent, data, and infrastructure as shared resources. The Director will directly oversee a small, high-impact team, including market intelligence professionals, to drive insights-led experimentation and foresight-driven strategy. This position will manage one (1) direct reports with additional staff underneath its direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Board Reporting & Strategic Storytelling

  • Craft compelling board presentations and reports that clearly communicate strategic progress, insights, and recommendations
  • Translate complex data and cross-functional initiatives into coherent narratives that inform decision-making at the highest levels
  • Prepare executive leadership for board meetings with strategic briefings, scenario analyses, and supporting materials

Market Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan development strategy to elevate organizational visibility and influence through data driven decision making
  • Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder sentiment to inform strategic direction
  • Identify and cultivate key external relationships, partnerships, and opportunities that advance organizational objectives

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead a high-performing team responsible for strategy operations, analytics, and engagement activities
  • Mentor direct reports, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and execution excellence
  • Partner with department heads to build strategic capability across the organization

Travel Information

  • 25% Domestic and International

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Education

  • Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Business, Technology) Required
  • Master''s or other advanced degree in a relevant field (Business) Preferred

Work Experience

  • 10-15 years progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or related fields Required
  • 4-7 years people management experience with demonstrated success building and leading teams Required

Skills and Requirements

  • Experience developing and executing market engagement or external relations strategies

  • Proficiency with strategic planning tools, project management methodologies, and data visualization platforms

  • Familiarity with hypothesis based planning and testing and/or other logical thought processes with ability to allow for parallel effort management

  • Strong understanding of community engagement, base technologies, and product lifecycles in a B2B market

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience synthesizing complex information for executive audiences

  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, including executive and board -level presentation experience

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and navigate complex organizational dynamics

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and delivering successful results

  • Ability to communicate effectively; Confident in speaking with experts in various domains and presenting to a variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds

  • Logical and analytical thinker with entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work in teams as well as individually

  • Ability to transition initiatives developed or take on initiatives created by others to completion

  • Ability to work in dynamic and professional environment with ability to lead and take direction with equal ability

  • Capable of working with diverse communities with various interests, individually and collectively

  • Must have an affinity towards technology

  • Solid understanding of data analysis and market intelligence

  • Bridge builder and strong record of operational excellence

Other Requirements:

As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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Education

  • Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Business, Technology) Required
  • Master''s or other advanced degree in a relevant field (Business) Preferred

Work Experience

  • 10-15 years progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or related fields Required
  • 4-7 years people management experience with demonstrated success building and leading teams Required

Skills and Requirements

  • Experience developing and executing market engagement or external relations strategies

  • Proficiency with strategic planning tools, project management methodologies, and data visualization platforms

  • Familiarity with hypothesis based planning and testing and/or other logical thought processes with ability to allow for parallel effort management

  • Strong understanding of community engagement, base technologies, and product lifecycles in a B2B market

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience synthesizing complex information for executive audiences

  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, including executive and board -level presentation experience

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and navigate complex organizational dynamics

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and delivering successful results

  • Ability to communicate effectively; Confident in speaking with experts in various domains and presenting to a variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds

  • Logical and analytical thinker with entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work in teams as well as individually

  • Ability to transition initiatives developed or take on initiatives created by others to completion

  • Ability to work in dynamic and professional environment with ability to lead and take direction with equal ability

  • Capable of working with diverse communities with various interests, individually and collectively

  • Must have an affinity towards technology

  • Solid understanding of data analysis and market intelligence

  • Bridge builder and strong record of operational excellence

Other Requirements:

As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

===============================================

Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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About the Company

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE is the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

IEEE creates an environment where members collaborate on world-changing technologies – from computing and sustainable energy systems, to aerospace, communications, robotics, healthcare, and more. The strategic plan of IEEE is driven by an envisioned future that realizes the full potential of the role IEEE plays in advancing technology for humanity.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1840
WEBSITE
http://www.ieee.org/index.html