Strategic Ops Director — GTM & Market Entry

Landis+Gyr; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 3:

Three weeks of PTO plus eleven paidhol

Tuition reimbursement program

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Landis+Gyr located in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Sr. Director of Business Operations to lead the company’s strategic operating rhythm and cross-functional initiatives. This role partners with CSO/CEO/COO to align GTM, Product, Finance, and Operations for market entry and strategic expansion.

The ideal candidate has >10 years in strategy and operations, a top-tier consulting background, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional decisions at scale. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• >10 years of experience combining strategy, operations, and cross-functional leadership.
• MBA from a leading institution is preferred.
• Direct experience owning or redesigning QBR and OKR processes at large organizations.
• Experience improving GTM–Product alignment and interlock.
• Experience leading market-entry efforts from sizing to go-to-market design.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority in a matrix environment.
• Exposure to utility technology, smart infrastructure, or industrial tech is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator with Board-level presentation skills.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Own the company's strategic operating rhythm and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with Finance to run the annual operating plan (AOP) and translate priorities into funded plans.
• Own OKR process end-to-end and lead quarterly business reviews across Product, GTM, and Ops.
• Identify drift between priorities and operating realities and escalate when needed.
• Drive alignment between Product and GTM to ensure proper market access for products.
• Lead market-entry efforts for adjacent verticals and new geographies.
• Design commercial and operating models for new markets and fund them with milestones.
• Serve as analytical partner to CSO/CEO/COO on strategic questions and major investments.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects requiring board-ready analyses.

Skills

Strategy & operations

Cross-functional leadership

QBR & OKR ownership

GTM–Product alignment

Market entry planning

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Commercial/operating model design

Data-driven decision making

Education

MBA (leading institution) preferred

Job description

Landis+Gyr located in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Sr. Director of Business Operations to lead the company’s strategic operating rhythm and cross-functional initiatives. This role partners with CSO/CEO/COO to align GTM, Product, Finance, and Operations for market entry and strategic expansion.

The ideal candidate has >10 years in strategy and operations, a top-tier consulting background, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional decisions at scale. Travel up to 20% may be required.