Job description
Idera, Inc. is a global B2B software company with over 30 brands that sell tools to technical users, including data professionals, application developers, IT teams, DevOps engineers, and QE teams. Idera is growing rapidly (both organically and through acquisitions) and we are looking for someone with determination, work ethic, demonstrable analytical skills, and an aptitude for leadership to join our world-class team. Location is flexible anywhere in the United States. This specific position will report into the YellowFin brand.
What is the opportunity?
- We are seeking a Chief of Staff that wants to accelerate his/her career through a high-visibility, high-responsibility opportunity. The role is a path to managing all departmental operations of a software business.
- This position is operational, strategic, and requires an ability to lead and manage financial health of a software company. Responsibilities will include (i) executing growth and operating initiatives, (ii) obtaining data, analyzing it, and summarizing findings (you must love data!), (iii) identifying opportunities for improvement, and owning the execution of those opportunities, (iv) cross-functional leadership, and (v) learning the intricacies of Idera’s world-class business model with a career development path to becoming a Brand General Manager.
- The ideal candidate can demonstrate they are highly-analytical, resourceful, persistent, take initiative, and possess excellent communication skills. Examples of roles you may have held while building these skills include: investment banking, consulting, private equity, or a leadership role in business operations at a software company.
- Familiarity with software company operations is a plus.
What does it take to succeed?
- Learner’s Mindset: Desire to learn and adapt in a rapidly-growing and changing environment.
- Focus on Results: Results matter. Idera rewards those who deliver – you should be a self-starter that is motivated by achieving outstanding results.
- Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to build complex financial models with advanced Excel skills. You must know how to ask the right questions of data and the persistence to obtain and present the data in a clear way.
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication: You write clear emails, create organized and compelling PowerPoint slides, and can lead a team call.
- Resourcefulness/Persistence: An ability to identify opportunities and find a way to get things across the finish line.
- Ability to Lead: While rolling up your sleeves is required, you must demonstrate an aptitude to lead various functions and drive results. Previous management skills are a plus.
- Familiarity with the Software/Technology Industry: While not required, this is a huge plus.
- Qualities: Tenacious and hungry. Exceptional ability to prioritize. Quick learner with the ability to execute following instructions. Not intimidated by getting thrown into the deep end.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance and/or MBA
An Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Idera, Inc and it’s subsidiaries are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of its customers, job applicants, partners and website visitors. For more information about our Privacy Statement, please go to https://www.idera.com/legal/privacystatement . By clicking on the “Apply Now” button, you understand and agree that the use of Idera’s web site is subject to Idera Terms of Use and Idera’s Privacy Statement, including the fact that Idera and it’s subsidiaries may transfer your personal information collected in connection with your registration on this website to its affiliates globally and to third party entities that provide services to Idera and it’s subsidiaries.
