Crosslake Tech
(this role is US based Remote) Director, Enterprise Systems What we believe In the past few years, private equity investors have invested more than a trillion dollars in software and tech-enabled companies. And in many cases, the underlying tech is the greatest enabler to the business strategy. But has the approach to govern technology value creation caught up to the magnitude of the risk? We believe a better way is possible - a more programmatic, proactive approach to actively manage technology throughout the investment lifecycle - and that's what we do. Our role We know that technology can create truly transformative change, and its role in business is only growing. Crosslake is here to support the changemakers and help them buy, build and run better technology. What we value Service. We effect change by empowering others. Curiosity. We believe great advice starts with deep understanding. Credibility. Our expertise is earned and proven. Commitment. It's our privilege to serve clients in their critical moments. Creativity. We are inspired by the constant pursuit of better. Overview Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director is accountable for managing teams to successful delivery of client projects while collaborating on the strategic direction and vision of the region and company as a whole. Role responsibilities Manage client-facing project teams to deliver projects that meet their objectives on time and on budget Drive and participate in company-wide strategy and vision discussions Cultivate and build client relationships with top-tier accounts (site visits, QBRs, etc.) Drive specific practice areas and set roadmaps/plans Capable of scoping an engagement Interview practitioner candidates and help make engagement determinations Onboard, train and mentor new practitioners Accountable for internal budgeting, scheduling and resource utilization Approve SOWs, budgets and timesheets Contribute to evolving practice templates, methodologies, and artifacts Serve as project lead or second on engagements as needed Play a leading role in shaping and closing engagements, including solutioning, scoping, and proposal development Set and enforce a high bar for written communication, including grammar, formatting, and visual quality across all outputs Review and elevate client deliverables to ensure clarity, rigor, and executive-level polish (content, structure, and presentation) Requirements Entrepreneurial DNA with clear ownership of execution and delivery client satisfaction Some element of professional services firm experience at manager level or more senior, ideally with tech and/or PE specific focus Excellent manager of people Strong strategic and analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal and presentation skills Exceptional communicator and listener, particularly with clients and prospects. Willingness and natural tendency to 'roll up one's sleeves' and assist wherever needed Team player who will work across the organization and company to continue improving the way we serve our clients Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement Demonstrated expertise in contemporary technology stacks, development methodologies, enterprise IT solutions, and security protocols with an awareness of disruptive technologies and how they might shape the future landscape / competitive environment The ability to demonstrate a balance of client understanding and technical competency to properly frame a compelling engagement Approach critical tasks with drive and energy, with an eye on the bottom line and emphasis on predictable completion Demonstrated experience operating in B2B consulting environments, preferably with exposure to private equity-backed companies Deep experience leading enterprise systems initiatives end-to-end, guiding architecture, design, and integrations while aligning technology to business objectives Proven experience leading large, multi-workstream programs, establishing governance, managing risk, and driving disciplined execution Skilled in managing third-party system implementers, vendors holding them accountable while advocating for client priorities and outcomes Demonstrated experience leading process design and optimization, translating current-state challenges into scalable, future-state operating models Hands-on experience with enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, HCM), including design, implementation, and post-go-live optimization In addition to meeting the bar above, must show a demonstrated "spike" of excellence in at least one of three dimensions: Scope, Sell, Deliver in Technical Due Diligence and Value Creation. Scope: Demonstrate a balance of client understanding and technical competency to properly frame a compelling engagement, whether a common Crosslake offer or bespoke deliverable. Selling: Balance commercial acumen with partner mindset, doing what's right for the client above all; shape/create opportunity for Crosslake rather than just responding to client asks. Deliver: Execute with excellence in 3 areas: developing technical insights, conveying those insights' strategic impact on a business (i.e., generating Partner- / CxO- / Board-level "so what" insights), and managing a project (attention to detail, excellent communication, proactive mindset, etc.).
(this role is US based Remote) Director, Enterprise Systems What we believe In the past few years, private equity investors have invested more than a trillion dollars in software and tech-enabled companies. And in many cases, the underlying tech is the greatest enabler to the business strategy. But has the approach to govern technology value creation caught up to the magnitude of the risk? We believe a better way is possible - a more programmatic, proactive approach to actively manage technology throughout the investment lifecycle - and that's what we do. Our role We know that technology can create truly transformative change, and its role in business is only growing. Crosslake is here to support the changemakers and help them buy, build and run better technology. What we value Service. We effect change by empowering others. Curiosity. We believe great advice starts with deep understanding. Credibility. Our expertise is earned and proven. Commitment. It's our privilege to serve clients in their critical moments. Creativity. We are inspired by the constant pursuit of better. Overview Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director is accountable for managing teams to successful delivery of client projects while collaborating on the strategic direction and vision of the region and company as a whole. Role responsibilities Manage client-facing project teams to deliver projects that meet their objectives on time and on budget Drive and participate in company-wide strategy and vision discussions Cultivate and build client relationships with top-tier accounts (site visits, QBRs, etc.) Drive specific practice areas and set roadmaps/plans Capable of scoping an engagement Interview practitioner candidates and help make engagement determinations Onboard, train and mentor new practitioners Accountable for internal budgeting, scheduling and resource utilization Approve SOWs, budgets and timesheets Contribute to evolving practice templates, methodologies, and artifacts Serve as project lead or second on engagements as needed Play a leading role in shaping and closing engagements, including solutioning, scoping, and proposal development Set and enforce a high bar for written communication, including grammar, formatting, and visual quality across all outputs Review and elevate client deliverables to ensure clarity, rigor, and executive-level polish (content, structure, and presentation) Requirements Entrepreneurial DNA with clear ownership of execution and delivery client satisfaction Some element of professional services firm experience at manager level or more senior, ideally with tech and/or PE specific focus Excellent manager of people Strong strategic and analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal and presentation skills Exceptional communicator and listener, particularly with clients and prospects. Willingness and natural tendency to 'roll up one's sleeves' and assist wherever needed Team player who will work across the organization and company to continue improving the way we serve our clients Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement Demonstrated expertise in contemporary technology stacks, development methodologies, enterprise IT solutions, and security protocols with an awareness of disruptive technologies and how they might shape the future landscape / competitive environment The ability to demonstrate a balance of client understanding and technical competency to properly frame a compelling engagement Approach critical tasks with drive and energy, with an eye on the bottom line and emphasis on predictable completion Demonstrated experience operating in B2B consulting environments, preferably with exposure to private equity-backed companies Deep experience leading enterprise systems initiatives end-to-end, guiding architecture, design, and integrations while aligning technology to business objectives Proven experience leading large, multi-workstream programs, establishing governance, managing risk, and driving disciplined execution Skilled in managing third-party system implementers, vendors holding them accountable while advocating for client priorities and outcomes Demonstrated experience leading process design and optimization, translating current-state challenges into scalable, future-state operating models Hands-on experience with enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, HCM), including design, implementation, and post-go-live optimization In addition to meeting the bar above, must show a demonstrated "spike" of excellence in at least one of three dimensions: Scope, Sell, Deliver in Technical Due Diligence and Value Creation. Scope: Demonstrate a balance of client understanding and technical competency to properly frame a compelling engagement, whether a common Crosslake offer or bespoke deliverable. Selling: Balance commercial acumen with partner mindset, doing what's right for the client above all; shape/create opportunity for Crosslake rather than just responding to client asks. Deliver: Execute with excellence in 3 areas: developing technical insights, conveying those insights' strategic impact on a business (i.e., generating Partner- / CxO- / Board-level "so what" insights), and managing a project (attention to detail, excellent communication, proactive mindset, etc.).
International Rescue Committee UK
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. Job Overview As the Advocacy Manager, you are responsible for crafting our influence strategies on refugee issues, using IRC s programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action. You are the go-to expert for understanding current political and policy trends in the UK and how our policies support or clash with political agendas. You contribute your fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC s influence approaches, tactics, and messages. Major Responsibilities: • Advocacy Strategy: Lead and deliver advocacy strategies, collaborating with policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC s key advocacy objectives. • Influence Analysis: Develop power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities and targets. Work with team to support development and execution of creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners encouraging IRC to develop innovative approaches to advocacy as usual. • Stakeholder management: Support efforts to build IRC s credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with political stakeholders and supporting opportunities to raise IRC s profile at key meetings and events. • Political and Policy Tracking. Expand IRC s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Translate policy asks into political asks. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments. Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams. • Policy Engagement: Contribute to policy generation by providing UK specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions. Support IRC s policy team in identifying and developing policy priorities that are impactful and achievable for the UK. • Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions. Support planning and implementation of strategic activities including events. • Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson and as a key interlocutor with political stakeholders. • Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate. • Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as through a client-led approach to our policy solutions and influencing work. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: UK Advocacy Director Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, President s Office, External Relations Department External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK. Job Requirements: Work experience: • Demonstrated experience in advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity, strategy, and critical thinking. 5-7 years of experience working on refugee issues. Demonstrated skills and competencies: • Proven success in creating and implementing strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. • Deep understanding of relevant the UK s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives. • Ability to think strategically and creatively, being oriented towards solutions when traditional advocacy means do not suffice. • Extensive knowledge of refugee issues in the UK. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the refugee fields. • Experience in refugee-led advocacy is an asset. • Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers. • Strong network of influencers and policy makers in the UK. • Ability to work quickly against deadlines. • Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. Job Overview As the Advocacy Manager, you are responsible for crafting our influence strategies on refugee issues, using IRC s programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action. You are the go-to expert for understanding current political and policy trends in the UK and how our policies support or clash with political agendas. You contribute your fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC s influence approaches, tactics, and messages. Major Responsibilities: • Advocacy Strategy: Lead and deliver advocacy strategies, collaborating with policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC s key advocacy objectives. • Influence Analysis: Develop power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities and targets. Work with team to support development and execution of creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners encouraging IRC to develop innovative approaches to advocacy as usual. • Stakeholder management: Support efforts to build IRC s credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with political stakeholders and supporting opportunities to raise IRC s profile at key meetings and events. • Political and Policy Tracking. Expand IRC s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Translate policy asks into political asks. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments. Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams. • Policy Engagement: Contribute to policy generation by providing UK specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions. Support IRC s policy team in identifying and developing policy priorities that are impactful and achievable for the UK. • Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions. Support planning and implementation of strategic activities including events. • Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson and as a key interlocutor with political stakeholders. • Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate. • Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as through a client-led approach to our policy solutions and influencing work. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: UK Advocacy Director Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, President s Office, External Relations Department External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK. Job Requirements: Work experience: • Demonstrated experience in advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity, strategy, and critical thinking. 5-7 years of experience working on refugee issues. Demonstrated skills and competencies: • Proven success in creating and implementing strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. • Deep understanding of relevant the UK s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives. • Ability to think strategically and creatively, being oriented towards solutions when traditional advocacy means do not suffice. • Extensive knowledge of refugee issues in the UK. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the refugee fields. • Experience in refugee-led advocacy is an asset. • Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers. • Strong network of influencers and policy makers in the UK. • Ability to work quickly against deadlines. • Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands.
