Senior Principal, Executive Operations

San Francisco, CA


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Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Communications

Reference ID: JN -072026-107918

Date Posted: 07/14/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/KfaMq4


Description:

Hybrid 4 Days a week on-site in San Francisco, CA

 

Our client seeks a Senior Principal, Executive Operations to partner with an Executive Vice President and drive alignment, execution, and operational excellence across a large technology-focused organization. The role functions similarly to a Chief of Staff and blends business operations, strategic planning, executive communications, organizational leadership, and program execution while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Portfolio teams.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $97.00 to $107.00/hr. w2


JN -072026-107918



Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the EVP to shape organizational strategy and priorities.
  • Establish and lead the executive leadership team’s operating model and cadence.
  • Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across strategic initiatives.
  • Act as liaison between executive leadership and enterprise stakeholders.
  • Lead long-range planning and strategic roadmap alignment.
  • Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and resource planning.
  • Drive capital allocation decisions for highest-priority initiatives.
  • Facilitate headcount planning, approvals, and workforce prioritization.
  • Lead complex cross-functional programs spanning Product, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Operations.
  • Improve organizational effectiveness and operating rigor.
  • Support operating model evolution and organizational transformation.
  • Advance culture, engagement, and team effectiveness initiatives.
  • Develop executive-level presentations, strategic updates, and business reviews.
  • Lead town halls, leadership communications, and strategic readouts.
  • Create clear narratives aligning business strategy, technology investments, and priorities.

Experience Requirements:
  • 12+ years in business operations, program management, strategy, or related fields.
  • Experience supporting C-suite or EVP-level executives.
  • Background in Chief of Staff, Executive Operations, Strategic Planning, Business Operations, or Executive Advisor roles.
  • Ability to operate at strategic and execution levels.
  • Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience partnering with Product, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Operations.
  • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with influence without authority.
  • Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, portfolio management, and resource planning.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication with executive presence and discretion.
  • Preferred: experience in technology, media, advertising, platform, or digital product organizations.
  • Preferred: experience driving transformation or operating model redesign.
  • Preferred: product-minded approach and ability to engage with technical leaders.
  • Preferred: experience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and change management.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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