Senior Strategic Initiatives Director – Operations

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November 12

🌲 Oregon – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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Agility Robotics

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Hardware • Artificial Intelligence • Enterprise

Agility Robotics is a leading manufacturer of mobile manipulation robots, known for their humanoid robot Digit. The company focuses on deploying its robots in commercial settings, such as material handling workflows, to enhance productivity across various industries including third-party logistics, manufacturing, and retail & eCommerce. With their innovative cloud automation solution, Agility Arc, these robots provide game-changing automation solutions. Agility Robotics aims to revolutionize labor by integrating humanoid robots in settings where meaningful work and economic value are crucial.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

🔧 Hardware

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Partner closely with the CFOO to develop, manage, and execute strategic operational initiatives and business plans. • Act as an extension of the CFOO — prioritizing time, decisions, and focus on what matters most. • Drive key strategic and operational initiatives across the company — from planning and execution to reporting and follow-through. • Lead and support special projects (e.g., org design, OKRs, new process rollouts, post-fundraising scaling efforts). • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless execution of priorities and resolve blockers early. • Own internal communications, dashboards, and updates that help keep teams informed and aligned. • Prepare content, materials, and insights for leadership meetings, investor updates, and board meetings. • Identify gaps in operational processes or decision-making — and work proactively to close them. • Build scalable frameworks that help the company operate with clarity and speed as it grows. • Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional accountability.

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or related fields. • Proven experience working closely with C-suite executives, ideally in a Chief of Staff or strategic operations capacity. • Strong analytical and business acumen; ability to synthesize data into actionable insights. • Exceptional communication, influence, and interpersonal skills. • Comfortable juggling multiple priorities, navigating ambiguity, and executing at both strategic and tactical levels. • Deep understanding of startup dynamics, operational complexity, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity. • Trusted thought partner who can challenge assumptions and elevate decisions. • Obsessed with clarity, speed, and impact — with a bias toward action. • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match. • Equity: Company stock options. • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees. • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment. • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Time Off: • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually. • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations. • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs. • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements. • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.