VP of Operations

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Livly is hiring a VP of Operations to join our executive leadership team to help drive company growth. You will work closely with function leaders across multiple departments to ensure alignment, foster effective cross-departmental collaboration, streamline current and implement new processes, and contribute in developing our senior managers. If you’re a self-starter, goal-oriented, entrepreneurial-minded person with an exceptional ability to execute, we’re looking for you to join the Livly team! 

 

Who we are: Livly is an operating system for all digital and physical experiences in buildings across the world. Our mission is to create joy through great technology and services - one building, person and digital experience at a time.  

 

What you'll do in this role:  

  • Partner with our executive leadership team to manage daily business operations.  
  • Work closely with function leaders to align departments spanning the entire company – Sales, Operations Customer Success, Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing. 
  • Establish, implement, measure, and meet strategic KPIs. 
  • Analyze goals and metrics to help set comprehensive goals for company performance and growth. 
  • Coordinate cross functional execution on numerous simultaneous projects. 
  • Mentor, coach, and develop our senior managers through clear and effective communication.  
  • Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback, drive change, and adapt to an ever-changing environment.  
  • Design and implement policies that align with and promote Livly’s mission, vision, and values. 
  • Proactively seek opportunities to design and implemented continuous improvement process across the organization. 

You’ll love this role if you’re:  

  • A thought leader. You have a track record of identifying and implementing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and push the business forward. 
  • A problem solver. Your unprecedented business acumen and ability to understand complex business needs enable you to formulate actionable insight for your senior managers to act upon. 
  • A strong communicator. You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence leaders and effectively negotiate with internal and external business partners. 
  • Team oriented. You know that building strong morale by being empathetic, fair, and consistent is just as important as the numbers your teams can hit. 
  • Very detailed with superior organization skills. 

What you bring to this role:   

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience; MBA is a plus. 
  • 5-10 years relevant experience working in venture-backed startups, with experience spanning from early-stage to late-stage series round companies. 
  • Intrinsic understanding of and experience managing the following departments: Sales, Operations, Customer Success, Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing. 
  • Proven track record of building and leading world class teams with significant people management experience.  
  • Ability to establish effective relationships across the organization and partner to navigate complex situations. 
  • Proficient with Excel modeling, Microsoft Suite, and Outlook 365. 
  • Experience managing budgets. 
  • Experience in real estate a plus. 
  • Experience in fundraising a plus. 

What Livly offers you:  

  • The opportunity to be creative, make an impact, and grow professionally while working in a collaborative, high-energy environment. 
  • Competitive salary and great benefits. We cover 80% of Medical Premiums, and offer dental, vision, and commuter benefits. 
  • Fun perks like snacks in office, wellness initiatives, team events, and Livly gear. 
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