Datto is searching for a dynamic, operations-focused Director of Strategic Programs (DSP) who will report directly to our CEO. The Director of Strategic Programs will ensure the timely and accurate completion of multiple strategic initiatives occurring simultaneously. The person in this role will be responsible for providing analytical support, consulting and cross-functional implementation leadership.
In this Director of Strategic Programs role, you will gain hands-on experience in how to run a software company with the leading private equity firm, Vista, at your back. This role will give you a front-row seat in how a company leadership team works. The DSP role has tremendous career growth opportunity, with the prospect to evolve into an indispensable member of the executive team within the Vista portfolio.
The successful DSP will minimize customer disruption, and enhance customer perception of the company’s value proposition, including products and services.
If you are adept at hard analytical and soft people skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing business needs, then this job can provide a great deal of personal satisfaction. Strengths in business process assessment, measurement and re-engineering are key, as is the ability to leverage technology to implement business solutions.
Implement, coordinate, and improve Datto with Vista best practices, across all functional areas
Manage and complete the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that enable revenue growth and accelerate company profitability and efficiency
Lead cross-functional, high-impact projects as directed by the CEO
Determine, track, and report metrics that measure the successful implementation of various strategic projects and initiatives
Work with executives and division managers on cross-company projects
Partner with the CEO and CFO on post-M&A activities to drive acquisition integration
Act as portfolio company point of contact for interactions with Vista Equity Partners and Vista Consulting Group, including all strategic initiatives
Chief of Staff support to the CEO and executive leadership team as needed
Desired Skills and Requirements:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree; MBA highly preferred
Must have 7-10 years’ operations experience with multiple assignments involving Mergers & Acquisition integration; consulting and software industry experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated competency with implementing business processes and activity-based metrics involving leading success indicators
Experience managing and leading teams, both directly and in matrixed environments
Solid project management skills, having managed and successfully delivered multiple, complex projects on-time and on-budget
Established business and financial acumen
Robust analytical and quantitative skills, as well as attention to detail
Resilient in the face of competing demands and conflicts
Demonstrated success in a high pressure, dynamic, fast-paced environment
Proficient ability to drive change in a matrixed environment
Executive presence, relationship building, strong decision making skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Open to travel/relocation
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