What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy Operations Lead position at Scale Microgrids?
Strategy Operations Lead
The Role
We are looking for a Strategy Operations Lead to strengthen how we run the business as we scale. You’ll own core operating rhythms and lead cross-functional initiatives that push our strategy forward and improve company decision-making. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complex problems, and enjoys moving between strategy and execution. You’ll partner closely with functional leaders and the executive team to make progress visible, keep priorities moving, and ensure operational improvements stick.
This role will report to our Senior Director, Strategy, and is based in our New York City office with monthly travel to our headquarters in Ridgewood, NJ.
Key responsibilities will include:
Business Operations and Operating Rhythm
- Support and run core company forums, including the Operating Committee meeting with senior leadership and the Monthly Company All Hands:
- Set agenda, own final material preparation, and facilitate meetings to ensure discussions are focused, decision-oriented, and actionable
- Ensure leaders are ready to present, including support, as needed, with material preparation
- Track decisions, action items, and follow-through to ensure accountability across leadership
- Continuously improve the company’s operating cadence and decision forums as the business scales
- Partner with our reporting analyst to develop executive-ready dashboards and business reviews
Strategic Decision Support & Process Design
- Act as a neutral thought partner and facilitator to drive alignment and resolve tradeoffs across teams
- Structure complex, ambiguous problems into clear decision frameworks
- Help translate strategy into priorities, initiatives, and execution plans
- Support rollout of new strategies and processes through training, communication, and stakeholder alignment
- Measure adoption and impact; iterate based on feedback and results
C&I Microgrid Strategy & Analysis
- Lead and support strategy projects, such as competitive analysis, market and industry research, strategic option analysis, and business case development
- Translate strategic insights into clear recommendations and execution plans
- Support longer-term planning and initiative tracking for the C&I business
- Create concise documentation and readouts (decision memos, project plans, procedures)
The Ideal Candidate
- 5 years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, consulting, internal consulting, program management, or similar
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
- Strong, structured problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to create clear and concise documentation and exec-ready materials
- Analytical fluency: comfortable defining and working with metrics, dashboards, and Excel-based analysis
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other project-driven businesses is a plus
This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include:
- Do the Right Thing
- Act Like an Owner
- Hustle
- Demand Results
- Go Together
- Evolve or Disappear
We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.
About Scale Microgrids
Scale is redefining resilience with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.
Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit https://www.scalemicrogrids.com.
About EQT
EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit https://eqtgroup.com.
Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.