Operations and Strategy Manager

Job Title: Strategy & Operations Manager
Location: Ontario, Canada (Hybrid/Remote)

About the Team:
Our client is a leading real estate brokerage with a strong focus on technology and data-driven solutions. They are an innovative player in the real estate industry, leveraging advanced tools and analytics to enhance the buying and selling experience for clients. They are currently seeking a highly analytical and experienced Strategy & Operations Manager to support their leadership team in driving strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

Role Overview:
As the Strategy & Operations Manager , you will work closely with the company’s leadership team, providing critical insights and support for high-level decision-making. This role is ideal for someone with a consulting background who excels in data analysis, strategic thinking, and project management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build reports, conduct research, and help execute strategic projects that will enhance business operations and overall company performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze large datasets to provide actionable insights, create reports, and develop models that inform business strategies and operations. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Strategic Support: Partner closely with the VP of Strategy and Operations, offering analytical and strategic support to drive business growth. Assist in developing, implementing, and tracking strategic initiatives.

• Research & Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive analysis to inform and refine business strategies.

• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with departments such as sales, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment with strategic goals and foster operational improvements. Collaborate directly with leadership to implement company-wide initiatives.

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple strategic projects from conception to completion, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are achieved.

• Consulting Approach: Apply a consulting mindset to identify challenges, propose solutions, and implement best practices across the organization.

• Leadership Support: Provide strategic and operational support to senior leadership, acting as a trusted advisor and right-hand partner in driving business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Consulting Experience: 4 years of experience in a strategy, consulting, or operations role, preferably at a manager level. Experience in the real estate, or tech-driven sectors is a plus.

• Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with and interpret complex data to drive decision-making. Proficiency in building reports, dashboards, and working with tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar platforms.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think critically and strategically, with a proven track record of supporting business strategy through data-driven insights and recommendations.

• Collaborative & Communicative: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams and present ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.

• Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in real estate, technology, or PropTech is highly desirable, though not mandatory.