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Business Operations Manager, North America

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy, RevOps, Consulting, or a similar role, ideally within a SaaS company.
  • Proven experience supporting executive leadership and driving data-driven decision making.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Own the business operating rhythm including pipeline councils, performance reviews, and QBRs.
  • Own and support sales forecasting, including pipeline assessment and scenario planning.
  • Support the GTM planning process as part of the annual sales strategy cycle.
  • Derive actionable insights into business health and act as a trusted partner to sales leaders.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaboration

About the company

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IFS

Computer Software / SaaS

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™. IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifs.ai Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Description

As part of the IFS Ultimo team, the Business Operations Manager will partner closely with the CRO for North America and senior sales leaders to drive strategic decision-making and business operations execution across a high-growth SaaS business. 

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and commercial execution, supporting initiatives such as forecasting, go-to-market (GTM) planning, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and sales policy. You will translate data into insights, insights into decisions, and decisions into scalable processes that support sustained growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the business operating rhythm including pipeline councils, performance reviews, and QBRs.
  • Own and support sales forecasting, including pipeline assessment and scenario planning (worst case, best case) to support leadership decision-making. 
  • Support the GTM planning process as part of the annual sales strategy cycle, including segmentation, resource allocation, territory design, coverage models, and quota setting.
  • Derive actionable insights into business health and act as a trusted partner to sales leaders in defining corrective actions and strategic priorities.
  • Partner across Finance, Product, Marketing, and Sales Operations to align on revenue priorities.
  • Lead the design and execution of key strategic initiatives in North America, ensuring follow-through from concept to measurable business outcome.

What You’ll Gain 

  • A high-impact role within a scaling, high-growth SaaS organisation. 
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making. 
  • The opportunity to shape GTM and commercial strategy. 
  • A collaborative environment focused on learning, ownership, and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications

Key Competencies 

  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to move between detail and big-picture perspectives. 
  • Highly structured and organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 
  • Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of SaaS GTM motions and revenue drivers. 
  • Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights. 
  • Proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building scalable solutions. 

Qualifications 

Essential: 

  • 5+ years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy, RevOps, Consulting, or a similar role, ideally within a SaaS company. 
  • Proven experience supporting executive leadership and drivind data-driven decision making.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 
  • Experience working with Hubspot CRM 

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

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