Assistant Operations Strategist - Construction, Program Management (Kansas City)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and implementing operational performance improvements in the business unit.
• Help develop and execute operations strategy and initiatives to meet performance and business goals.
• Review quality and compliance requirements based on industry and business needs.
• Ensure efficiency in operational processes and technologies.
• Align processes with brand stakeholder needs and communicate operational processes following best practices.
• Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of the business unit.
• Procure resources required to support operational processes and initiatives.
• Analyze reports, budgets, and accounts to identify overspending and misallocated charges.
• Reconcile internal expenditures and provide solutions to minimize costs.
• Review calendars and schedules to ensure workflows and compliance.
• Coordinate with corporate business partners and external vendors to create operational solutions.
• Coordinate with corporate leaders to adopt and implement initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration of cross-functional teams.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Support the development and maintenance of program proposals, marketing collateral, and program management information sites.
• Track and analyze progress of operational initiatives using internal tools or dashboards.
• Enter and update operational scheduling information across teams and tools.
• Assist with project controls functions such as document control, reporting, and administration.
• Support documentation, templates management, and utilization of Project Management Information Systems.
• Assist with creating and implementing training and onboarding materials.
• Provide support for monthly reporting or presentations on operational initiatives or KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree required or Associate Degree with 2 years relevant professional experience; 4 years relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy, reliability, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement in campus or community activities preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located.

Nice to Have

• Involvement on campus or in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree with relevant experience.