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Director of Business Operations (remote)

75% Flex

FULLY FLEXIBLE

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Canada

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3-5 years experience in consulting or startups, Strong analytical and decision-making skills, Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Key responsabilities:

Own project plans and liaise with partners
Collaborate across teams and manage strategic committees
Develop innovative strategies and roadmaps

PolicyMe Insurance Scaleup https://www.policyme.com/

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

Overview of the role:

Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing insurance and we'd like your help. The Canadian insurance landscape has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.

PolicyMe is looking to grow its business operations (”BizOps”) function. To help lead this growth, PolicyMe is seeking a motivated Director to join our team! In this role, you will work across the entire business driving progress on the main strategic priorities of the business. At present, a major focus of this role will be organizing and managing several ongoing strategic partners however as the priorities and focus of the business grow and adapt, so will the work required!

What you'll be doing:

Project planning and ownership: Refine and own project plans, ensuring a clear definition of milestones / key deliverables and keeping stakeholders accountable on delivery.

Liaison and trust builder: Serve as the eyes and ears of PolicyMe within partner organizations - fostering trust, identifying opportunities, and understanding key pain points.

Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with PolicyMe teams to ensure timelines are on track for various partner-build aspects, such as Customer Success, Operations, Product, Engineering, Growth, etc.

Steering committee management: Own and manage Partner Steering Committees, serving as the primary point of contact for PolicyMe with these clients.

Provide innovative strategies: Delve into our product offerings and competitive landscape, providing innovative ideas and critical thinking to devise strategies to achieve fast market success.

Strategic roadmap development: Collaborate closely with the VP of Business Operations, COO, and CEO to ensure a robust pipeline of new opportunities.

What we are looking for:

3-5 years of experience in management consulting, project management, or start-up environments.

A business or analytical background with strong decision-making and ambiguous problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, coupled with a fun and confident demeanor while emphasizing good judgment.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

A strong work ethic, determination, and a sense of urgency to exceed expectations.

Strategy and execution capabilities, showcasing the ability to come up with the strategy but also to execute on it. As a nimble team, you will be in charge of both components.

Reports To: VP of Business Operations

Why join us:

Generous PTO - 20 vacation days

Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan

A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office

Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential

Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment

About PolicyMe:

PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians.

PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada's 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.