Director, Executive Operations
1 day ago
New York
Job Description Job Title: Director, Executive Operations Reporting to: Co - Founder Sara Schiller Salary: $130,000k - $150,000k Location: NYC HQ-based with frequent travel Position: In-Office Four Days a Week, Ability to Travel up to 15 days a month ABOUT SLOOMOO Sloomoo celebrates joy through an interactive experiential world, focused on slime, hands-on play, and all things #satisfying. Sloomoo launched in October of 2019 with an immersive 12,000 square-foot experience in Soho, NYC, where hand-crafted, artisanal slime (dozens of textures and the most delicious scents), soothing ASMR, and wondrous delights (you can slingshot slime, walk on slime, design your own slime, and more) converge with glossy, contemporary design. Sloomoo’s universe has expanded - there are now a total of 5 Institutes (NYC, LA, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta) and two MiniMoos (Boston, Philadelphia) with more to come. MiniMoos are smaller than the Institutes but packed with as much color, surprise, and play. The brand has been featured in People Magazine, Vogue, the Today Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show, the Tamron Hall Show, Forbes, INC, and more. The mission: Deliver joy, whether you’re a kid or kid-at-heart. Position Summary The Director, Executive Operations is a senior strategic and operational partner to Sloomoo’s leadership team, working closely with the Co-Founders/CEO to drive alignment, execution, and momentum across the organization. This role serves as a central point of coordination, ensuring priorities move forward, decisions are well-informed, and teams stay connected as the company scales. Blending big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, the Executive Director helps translate strategy into action, removes obstacles, and brings clarity to complex, fast-moving initiatives. This is a high-impact, high-trust role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and tactical levels with confidence and precision. You will be key to upholding Sloomoo’s values: 1. Joy – Joy is our DNA. We spark wonder, play, and creativity in everything we do., 2. Accountability – We own it. Every action, every result—our name is on it., 3. Collaboration – Joy happens when we create together. We rise as one team., 4. Innovation – We push limits, dream big, and turn bold ideas into reality., 5. Inclusivity – Everyone belongs. Every voice matters., 6. Resilience – We pivot, solve, and grow stronger through every challenge., 7. Excellence – Good isn’t enough. We obsess over the details that make greatness. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution ● Partner with executive leadership to define, track, and execute company-wide priorities and initiatives. ● Translate high-level strategy into actionable, well-sequenced plans with clear owners, timelines, and outcomes. ● Drive follow-through on strategic initiatives across People, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Experience teams. ● Act as a force multiplier for leadership by ensuring priorities move from vision to execution. Executive Support & Decision Enablement ● Prepare leadership for key meetings by developing agendas, briefings, analysis, and decision frameworks. ● Synthesize complex, cross-functional information into clear recommendations, insights, and next steps. ● Serve as a thought partner on organizational design, growth planning, and operational challenges. ● Support executive decision-making through data-driven analysis and structured problem-solving. Special Projects & Project Management ● Lead high-priority, cross-functional special projects on behalf of executive leadership, from concept through execution. ● Own ambiguous, time-sensitive initiatives requiring discretion, judgment, and independent execution. ● Drive end-to-end project management, including scoping, prioritization, resourcing, timelines, and success metrics. ● Track progress, identify risks, surface tradeoffs, and proactively remove blockers. ● Establish systems, workflows, and documentation to improve execution and accountability. Cross-Functional Alignment & Operational Excellence ● Serve as a central connector across departments to ensure alignment, communication, and accountability. ● Identify operational gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and proactively propose solutions. ● Support change management initiatives as the organization evolves and scales. ● Help build and refine scalable systems, processes, and operating systems. ● Monitor progress against company goals and flag issues early with recommended paths forward. Analytical & Reporting Capabilities ● Analyze operational, financial, and people-related data to inform executive decision-making. ● Develop executive-level dashboards, reporting, and summaries that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities. ● Evaluate processes and performance to identify efficiencies and areas for improvement. ● Translate complex data into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership. Culture & Communication ● Reinforce company values and culture through consistent execution and clear communication. ● Support internal communications, leadership updates, and company-wide initiatives. ● Act as a trusted, discreet partner in sensitive or high-stakes situations. ● Other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: ● 3 - 5 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, startups, or a Chief of Staff–adjacent role. ● M.B.A. ● Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple teams. ● Strong business judgment with a people-first mindset. ● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong financial modeling skills. ● High financial acumen. ● Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling competing priorities. ● Ability to operate with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment. ● Experience in a fast-growing or entrepreneurial environment preferred. Inclusivity Commitment: Sloomoo Inc. is a company that respects and welcomes the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, career development opportunities and promoting initiatives aimed at creating a culture that is meaningful, innovative and successful. Sloomoo Inc. does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with neurodiversity or a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 166