Senior Director Strategic Operations

Chief Of Staff

We are seeking a strategic, highly organized Chief of Staff to support the COO in driving operational excellence across the field organization. This role is pivotal in managing the rhythm of the business, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring seamless execution of strategic priorities. The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and operational leader, standardizing solution delivery and leading the Center of Operations Excellencea repository of operational expertise and knowledge.

Key responsibilities include :

• Strategic Execution : Support the COO in executing high-level strategic goals and priorities from initiation through delivery. Serve as a liaison between the COO and operational units to ensure alignment and effective strategy execution. Lead and drive special projects and cross-functional programs from concept to execution that impact field operations. Develop frameworks and narratives to support strategic planning and communication.
• Business Rhythm & Execution : Own and optimize procurement operating cadence, including revenue management, forecasting, and planning cycles. Conduct regular business health reviews and lead cross-functional efforts. Ensure alignment across teams and timely execution of key deliverables. Track and report progress on strategic initiatives and operational KPIs.
• Operational Efficiency : Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies. Analyze workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Monitor and measure the impact of process improvements leveraging Fortive Business Systems (FBS). Conduct staffing utilization reviews with the COO, VPs, and HR Business Partner.

Center of Operations Excellence Leadership :

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

Gordian is the world's leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian's offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian's solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 126,700.00 - 235,300.00