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.
- 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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Idera, Inc. has always focused on the end-user, and helping software users make real-time technical decisions in business. Over the past 20 years, Idera, Inc. has delivered more tools and innovations to more people, and established itself as a trusted advisor by expanding the Idera, Inc. portfolio of brands. Idera, Inc. brands deliver the B2B software tools that technical users trust most. From database administration to application development to test management, our solutions help you do more for less so you can achieve your strategic goals.