Senior Manager, Business Operations

DataDirect Networks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation plans

Paid holidays

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid leave programs

Anniversary and recognition awards

Job summary

DataDirect Networks is seeking a high-caliber Manager, Business Operations to join its Business Operations & Strategy team. This role is high-visibility and centers on critical strategic, operational, and corporate development initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership across mission-critical workstreams, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Background in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or similar strategic role.
• Experience in high-growth technology companies, preferably infrastructure, enterprise software, AI or HPC.
• Experience supporting or leading corporate development initiatives including M&A research, due diligence and integration.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure, cloud computing or data storage markets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional operational programs from scoping through execution, ensuring milestones, ownership, and outcomes.
• Design and implement scalable business processes across Go-to-Market, Finance, Product and People functions.
• Build and maintain operating cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and dashboard infrastructure.
• Prepare executive and board-level materials, including briefings and performance reviews.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend prioritized solutions, tracking execution and impact.
• Serve as a key connector across functions to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives.
• Support mergers & acquisitions research, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Develop market maps and target-screening frameworks across addressable markets.
• Support post-merger integration planning and synergy tracking.
• Prepare deal-related materials including executive summaries and diligence packages.
• Maintain competitive intelligence and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

We are on our way to being the first company to power 1 MILLION GPUs and want world-class talent to join our amazing team!

The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you.

1,000 Global Employees

11k Happy Customers

16 International Offices

We're Looking for the Best and Brightest

We are the world's leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real-time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world's biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government.

Do What Can't be Done

For the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of "what can be done."
These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries.

DDN Helps Build Your Future, Too

At DDN, we understand our customers’ diverse needs. Whether you're a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled support.

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Leave Programs

Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Senior Manager, Business Operations

Location

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

Compensation

The Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Manager, Business Operations to join DDN's Business Operations & Strategy team. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role positioned at the center of DDN's most critical strategic, operational, and corporate development initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner directly with senior leadership across a broad range of mission-critical workstreams, from driving day-to-day operational excellence to supporting corporate development efforts and long-term strategic planning.

This opportunity is ideal for an analytically rigorous, execution-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, can seamlessly shift between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, and is motivated by making a tangible impact within a high-growth technology company.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside senior leaders and influence some of DDN's most important strategic priorities. The role offers broad exposure across business operations, corporate development and strategy, making it an excellent fit for candidates seeking accelerated career growth and meaningful impact within a market-leading technology company.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations & Program Management

Drive cross-functional operational programs from scoping through execution, ensuring accountability for milestones, ownership, and outcomes.

Support the design and implementation of scalable business processes across Go-to-Market, Finance, Product and People functions.

Build and maintain operating cadences (weekly, monthly, and quarterly), including meeting structures, reporting rhythms, and dashboard infrastructure.

Prepare high-quality materials for executive and board-level audiences, including briefings, decision memoranda, and performance reviews.

Identify operational gaps and recommend prioritized solutions, tracking execution and measuring business impact.

Serve as a key connector across functions, ensuring alignment and effective communication on strategic initiatives.

Corporate Development Support

Conduct research and analysis to support mergers & acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.

Develop market maps and target-screening frameworks across DDN's addressable markets.

Support post-merger integration planning and execution, including workstream coordination, synergy tracking, and stakeholder alignment.

Prepare deal-related materials, including executive summaries, investment theses, and diligence support packages.

Maintain competitive intelligence on adjacent companies and market participants relevant to DDN's growth strategy.

Contribute to annual and multi-year strategic planning processes, including market sizing, scenario modeling, and prioritization exercises.

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform strategic decisions across product, go-to-market, and geographic expansion initiatives.

Support investor relations and fundraising activities through research, benchmarking, and narrative development.

Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics, translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Assist in drafting executive communications, strategic planning documents and organizational announcements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Professional experience ideally within management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, business operations or a similar strategic role.

Proven experience operating within high-growth technology companies, preferably in infrastructure, enterprise software, AI, or high-performance computing (HPC) markets.

Demonstrated experience supporting or leading corporate development initiatives, including M&A research, due diligence and integration activities.

Experience managing complex cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Familiarity with AI infrastructure, cloud computing or data storage markets is highly desirable.

Exceptional analytical capabilities, including financial modeling, market analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop executive-ready materials independently.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight.

Comfortable alternating between strategic problem-solving and hands-on execution.

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (or Google Slides), Excel (or Google Sheets), and modern productivity tools. Experience with Salesforce, Tableau or other business intelligence platforms is a plus.

Low-ego, high-impact mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.

Education

MBA or advanced degree from a leading institution preferred, though exceptional candidates with equivalent professional experience will be strongly considered.

Compensation Range: $130K - $190K

We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering tangible and consistent results.

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