Business Operations Manager - Intelligent Grid Solutions

$144,000 - $175,000/Yr

TRC Companies - Chicago, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Operations Manager for Intelligent Grid Solutions at TRC is responsible for supporting the rapid expansion and scaling of the business unit. This role requires strong financial acumen, executive presentation skills, and an operational mindset, as it involves monitoring operational metrics, driving budget processes, and supporting strategic initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the success of the business unit's growth phase and reports directly to the COO.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Practice Leads, Resource Leads, and the Project Management Organization (PMO) to streamline workflows and implement operational best practices.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and work closely with P&L Leads to develop accurate and realistic financial plans.
• Monitor budget performance during the year, identify variances, and provide insights to senior management.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making related to growth investments, pipeline management, and pricing.
• Manage and organize knowledge management systems (Teams, SharePoint, etc.), creating workflows to keep them current.
• Support commercial due diligence efforts, including financial case development, and oversee project management of integration activities.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in investing, consulting, or operational planning and support
• Ability to work standard hours during Central or Eastern time

Nice-to-haves

• Technical expertise with Microsoft suite: SharePoint, Teams, Power BI
• Previous experience managing direct reports
• Previous experience with M&A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.