Strategy & Operations Lead
Location Onsite: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $110,000 - $170,000
Fast-growing financial services organization focused on scaling operations through data‑driven decision making. We partner across product, sales, finance, and customer success to deliver measurable business outcomes and operational excellence.
We are hiring a Strategic Data & Operations Lead to own enterprise data strategy, analytics, and operational design. This leader will translate complex data into strategic priorities, build scalable processes and playbooks, and lead a small team of analysts and program managers to deliver measurable improvements across the business.
Define and implement the company data strategy, governance, and data quality standards.
Build executive dashboards, forecasts, and reports that drive strategic decisions.
Map and optimize core business processes; design SOPs and automation to reduce cycle time and manual effort.
Lead cross‑functional programs from discovery through delivery; manage milestones, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Partner with engineering and IT to implement ETL, data pipelines, and workflow automation.
Hire, mentor, and grow a team of data analysts and operations specialists.
Align data and operations roadmaps with business strategy and financial targets.
6+ years in data analytics, operations, or program management with 2+ years leading cross‑functional initiatives or teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Proficiency with SQL and a BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI.
Strong experience designing and scaling operational processes and SOPs.
Proven track record delivering multi‑stakeholder programs on time and on budget.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with ETL tools, Python or R for analytics, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or relevant data/analytics credentials.
Background in SaaS, fintech, healthcare, or manufacturing.
Experience leading organizational change and adoption programs.
#ZRCFSTECH #LI-JB5 #INJUN2026
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.