Director of Strategy and Business Operations at HousingAnywhere

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy, Business Operations, Operational Excellence, Strategic Priorities, Execution Tracking, Analytics, Operating Cadence, Cross-functional Initiatives, Data-Driven Decisions, Performance Management, Driver Trees, Dashboard Development, Marketplace Performance Analysis, Business Integration, Stakeholder Management, Ownership

Industry

Software Development

Description

We’re on a mission to become the go-to destination for students across Europe to find a trusted home away from home. We make every step of the rental journey simple and seamless, so students can focus on what really matters: studying, exploring, and growing. With HousingAnywhere, Kamernet, and Studapart under our roof, we’re Europe’s largest student rental platform. You’ll find us in Rotterdam, Paris, and Cergy, always guided by our four core values: Ownership, We are enablers, We are changemakers, and We are connectors. Join us in empowering students to unlock their potential through a safe, online, rental experience. The support our mission, we are looking for a new Director of Strategy and Business Operations! You will play a central role in driving operational excellence and ensuring that the company’s strategic priorities translate into focused execution across the organization. Your role This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics, acting as a force multiplier for the leadership team by structuring priorities, tracking progress on key initiatives, and ensuring alignment across functions. The Director of Business Operations will own the company’s operating cadence, drive cross-functional initiatives, and support leadership in making data-driven decisions that accelerate performance. The responsibilities 1. Strategic initiatives execution Drive execution of the company’s key strategic initiatives across teams. Ensure clear ownership, scope, milestones, and success metrics are defined. Remove cross-functional bottlenecks and ensure initiatives progress at the expected pace. Act as the coordination point between product, operations, supply, and marketing. ⁠2. Company operating cadence Own and structure the company’s execution rhythm (WBR/MBR/QBR): defining the metrics and format used in reviews aligns teams to deliver high-quality outcomes driving accountability on performance gaps 3.⁠ ⁠Performance management Develop and maintain the company’s driver trees. Define content and structure of performance dashboards Identify early signals in marketplace performance (conversion, supply liquidity, booking trends). Work with functional leaders to identify root causes and corrective actions. Support leadership in resource allocation decisions 4.⁠ ⁠Business Integration Act as the central program lead to ensure key business integration programs across the group progress according to plan, risks are surfaced early, and the organization remains aligned on priorities and timelines: aligning operating processes ensuring consistency in product, commercial and operating models tracking integration milestones facilitating cross-functional collaboration across the board 5.⁠ ⁠Decision support for leadership Act as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team by: structuring decision making frameworks preparing key strategic analyses ensuring clarity on trade-offs and priorities Your profile 7–10 years of experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or high-growth tech companies Experience in marketplaces, platforms, or scale-ups is a plus Proven track record in driving cross-functional initiatives Strong analytical and structured thinking Ability to translate strategy into operational execution Excellent stakeholder management High degree of ownership and accountability What’s in it for you Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based, not maximum! Position based in our Rotterdam office with a hybrid working policy (2 office days). Flexibility to work remotely in another country than the Netherlands for up to 2 months per year! 1,000 EUR per year personal development budget. Complete coverage for commuting. Personal equipment, including a laptop and ergonomic setup. Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit. Dutch/English classes budget. Variable pension scheme. Diverse international community (46+ nationalities). Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre. Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday. What can you expect from our hiring process? Read more here.

Responsibilities

This role drives operational excellence by translating strategic priorities into focused execution across the organization, acting as a force multiplier for leadership by structuring priorities and tracking key initiatives. Responsibilities include executing strategic initiatives, owning the company's operating cadence (WBR/MBR/QBR), managing performance metrics, leading business integration programs, and providing decision support to leadership.