Planning Lead within the Office of CEO

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As the leading workforce management solution for the skilled trades, Workrise makes it easier for skilled laborers to find work, and for companies to find in-demand workers. Workrise currently operates in wind, solar, construction, oil and gas, and defense industries. We’re growing, and we’d love to learn what you can add to our team!

Workrise is hiring a Planning Lead within the Office of CEO that will be responsible for leading complex, cross-functional projects on behalf of the exec team. As a Planning Lead, you’ll have a unique seat at the table, working directly with senior leadership to facilitate strategic decision making, ensuring proper trade-offs, and making sure all teams are working towards delivering for Workrise’s workers. You will have broad exposure to and the ability to impact all parts of the organization. Our ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is data-driven, strategic and, a clear communicator. 


Why join us? Our Office of CEO team at Workrise supports the CEO and broader exec team. Our priority is to work with the CEO and C-Suite on the most essential issues facing Workrise

What you’ll be doing:

  • Work with Chief of Staff and C-Suite on all essential issues facing Workrise
  • You will help develop and run various internal operating processes (e.g., annual planning, quarterly reviews, weekly business reviews, etc).
  • You will lead Company-level OKR setting and tracking (both quarterly and annually) 
  • You will partner with Finance on annual operating plans and other key planning deliverables.
  • You will be an excellent listener and help connect dots between teams and across departments.
  • You will adapt as priorities change and help the company pivot smoothly in our fast-paced environment
  • You will operate with the utmost discretion and professionalism earning the trust of senior leaders and the executive team.
  • You will drive strategic focus to critical growth opportunities and scalable programs on behalf of our executive leadership team
  • You will be a key representative in preparing constant and clear communication of objectives, status, tactics, and results to all relevant stakeholders

What you should have:

  • A deep desire to empower the skilled trades workforce.
  • Minimum of 7 years working in investment banking, management or strategy consulting, engineering, or high-paced startup / operational environments. 
  • Degree from a top undergraduate program in finance, economics / econometrics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or other quantitative fields.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and leverage data to drive solutions.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capability bolstered by exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Experience running planning processes and operating cadences. Preferably for high-growth tech startups 
  • A high level of sophistication with the innate ability to both navigate internal structures and negotiate with executives
  • Technical experience preferred across SQL/R/Python, applied statistics, data transformation and analysis, and/or advanced excel / g-suite capabilities.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to go from zero to one.

More than a job:

At Workrise you can feel good about your work and furthering our mission to serve those who do the hard work. We recognize that making an impact matters to you and we believe in providing an environment that fosters that ambition. We welcome you to develop relationships with coworkers by displaying our company values: Own the Mission, Learn and Grow, Solutions Over Ego, and Raise the Bar. In appreciation for your contributions, we support you with various health insurance plan options (including medical, dental, vision), flexible paid time off, and competitive 401k matching. 

As a world-class employer, Workrise is committed to providing an environment where any and all people feel welcome, respected, and free to be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all gender identities, sexual orientation, educational background, religion, ethnicities, veteran status, and citizenships. We’d love to learn what you can add to our team!

Who we are:

In 2014, we set out to create a better way to get work done in the Oil & Gas industry. The goal — to build the most reliable and cost-effective workforce solution, using technology to make it easier to manage and deploy workers at scale. Over time, we’ve grown to serve construction, wind, solar, and defense. 

We’re a Series E startup, backed by industry-leading investors Founders Fund, Bedrock Capital, Andreesen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford. To date, we’ve placed over 26,000 skilled tradespeople with over 500 businesses and are poised to grow exponentially over the coming months and years.

We’d love to share more through the interview process!


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An Insider's view of Workrise

What's something quirky about your company?

At Workrise, you'll find a multitude of quirks. One is our unique journey, where we introduced technology disrupt and redefine the entire Oil & Gas sector and committed to delivering exceptional benefits to companies and workers. We thrive on continuous evolution, constantly adapting to meet every challenge head-on as we Raise the Bar.

Logan

Senior Recruiter, Oil & Gas

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

At Workrise, we foster collaborative culture through open communication and open-mindedness. We collaborate with other by understanding each other's needs and the common goals we are trying achieve together.

Ravanpreet

Senior Manager, Engineering

How does the company support your career growth?

When I first joined Workrise I had a bucket list of skills I wanted build at my new career opportuny. In just three months, Workrise gave me the strength and support blow that list out of the water! I am so exced continue learning, growing, and getting hard work done!

Alyssa

Senior Designer

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

I’m part of a very distributed team and we have set core hours that we all try align with have overlap and collaboration as a team. Outside of these core hours, we have the flexibility tailor our schedules our individual working styles and lifestyles. We’re encouraged make time recharge and live balanced lives.

Chandhini

Principal Product Manager

What are Workrise Perks + Benefits

Workrise Benefits Overview

At Workrise you can feel good about your work and furthering our mission serve those who do the hard work. We recognize that making an impact matters you and we believe in providing an environment that fosters that ambition. We welcome you develop relationships with coworkers by displaying our company values: Own the Mission, Learn and Grow, Solutions Over Ego, and Raise the Bar. In appreciation for your contributions, we support you with various health insurance plan options (including medical, dental, vision), flexible paid time off, and competitive 401k matching.

Workrise is committed providing an environment where any and all people feel welcome, belonging, respected, and free be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all gender identities, sexual orientation and expression, educational background, age, religion, ethnicities, veteran status, and citizenship. We’d love learn what you can add our team!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
80% of people leaders trained through Workrise Leadership Academy in 2023.
Diversity employee resource groups
Diversity recruitment program
2023 Internship Program with 4 out of 5 members of underrepresented groups.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Free financial planning support
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Downtown Austin parking with 100% paid.
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
We provide an array of onsite refreshments, ranging from bars, chips, and fresh fruit cold brew and kombucha, ensuring a variety of options for our team.
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training

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