Managing Director, Creative Business Operations

The Company is seeking a Managing Director for Creative Business Operations. This senior executive role is pivotal in ensuring the financial discipline, resourcing, workflows, documentation, reporting, and vendor management necessary for the Creative team to function as a high-performing center of excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operating system of the Creative team, driving clarity and accountability, and overseeing day-to-day business operations at an executive level. This includes managing vendor contracts, budget pacing, productivity reporting, and cross-functional coordination. The role demands a leader who can seamlessly transition from strategy to execution, exercise sound business judgment, and foster a culture of collaboration. Candidates for this role at the company should have executive-level experience in creative operations, with a strong understanding of how creative, content, production, design, marketing, or agency teams operate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building operating systems that support executive decision-making, managing large vendor relationships, and leading through influence. Superior writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to distill complex information and provide clear, actionable insights. The role requires a leader with a strong executive presence, a commitment to the company's vision, and a practical knowledge of emerging AI capabilities. The Managing Director will be expected to contribute to the company's culture, which values transformation, innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.