Vention

Senior Business Advisor - Office of the CEO

Montreal, QC, Canada · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 76 days ago

Data AnalysisPerformance ManagementCadenceRoboticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Distinctive work ethic, and deep passion for leaving no rocks unturned when seeking the best business solutions.

Work closely with the CEO on an array of business initiatives, spanning go-to-market, strategy, operations, finance, product development, organizational design, etc.
Work on a project basis to develop solutions to complex business problems, leveraging analytics, strategic thinking, and market research (See appendix A).
Partake in the weekly cadence of X-Sync meetings and support post-meeting action items, including handshake between functions.
Drive orchestration of company drumbeat (i.e., MBR & SLT) and support content preparation for the CEO.
Support creation of board of director, presentation, including deep-dives & working session.
Provide the CEO with true operational leverage by taking the lead on a variety of initiatives.
Help CEO develop thesis and opinion prior to key decisions points.
Empower the Business Advisor to build a strong network of influence within the organization.
Develop and coach the Business Advisor to ensure successful transition back into the organization post mandate.
Quarterly management training on topics ranging from "Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model"

Bachelor's in engineering or business and Master from a top institution, both achieved with distinctive performance.
Best-in-class data analytics skill, with demonstrated ability to structure dataset, run complex analysis and summarize insights.
High intellectual horsepower, with ability to decompose problems, frame avenues to investigate, explore competing point of views, and advise the CEO on various path forward.
Strong emotional intelligence with ability to navigate organization across functions and seniority levels.

Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program

A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
Top-up and benefits for new parents: Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.
Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women's Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor.
Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.
At Vention, you'll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create.
We're a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.
We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect.
Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.
Reporting directly to the CEO, and partaking in the daily CEO agenda, be ready for a career changing professional endeavour that will propel you to the cockpit of one of the fastest growing industrial and robotics start-ups.
Part mentorship, part management consulting, and part advisory, the Senior Business Advisor role is designed to expose you to all facets of Vention over a 24-month period and re-inject back into the business in a leadership role thereafter.
In this role you will work hand-in hands with

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