Operations Strategy & Growth Leader

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies, Inc. in St.

Louis, Missouri seeks a Senior Vice President of Operations to serve as the organization’s senior operating executive and second‑in‑command to the Founder, Chair & CEO. The SVP will lead day‑to‑day execution across programs, facilities, technology, marketing, and administration, translating strategy into clear plans, ensuring accountability, building scalable systems to support ongoing growth, and managing a team of VPs,

Qualifications

• Requires advanced leadership experience in running operations across multiple functions.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets, staff, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of building scalable systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s senior operating executive and second-in-command for day-to-day operations
• Translate CEO strategy and priorities into actionable plans, timelines, budgets, and measurable outcomes
• Supervise and manage senior staff, department leaders, and managers
• Lead daily operational coordination and ensure staff accountability and follow through
• Oversee major operational functions including programs, academics, marketing, administration, facilities, compliance, and technology initiatives
• Maintain executive oversight of campuses and expansion projects
• Develop and manage departmental budgets with department leaders
• Establish operating systems, dashboards, and accountability processes
• Manage vendors, contractors, and partners
• Support organizational growth and scale operations

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Budgeting & finance

Staff management

Program management

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree with senior leadership experience

Tools

MS 365 / Google Workspace

Monday.com / Asana / Smartsheet

CRM / ERP systems

Job description

Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies, Inc. in St.

Louis, Missouri seeks a Senior Vice President of Operations to serve as the organization’s senior operating executive and second‑in‑command to the Founder, Chair & CEO. The SVP will lead day‑to‑day execution across programs, facilities, technology, marketing, and administration, translating strategy into clear plans, ensuring accountability, building scalable systems to support ongoing growth, and managing a team of VPs,