Diablo Media

We are currently seeking an EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS to be based in our Denver, CO office.​ The Executive Vice President of Operations provides strategic direction to Vice Presidents in maximizing performance, growth and profitability of our operating units.​  Incumbent will partner with the CEO in strategic planning and decision-making, as well as setting operational and service/​performance standards, identifying areas for improvement, and demonstrating our business value.​ The Executive Vice President of Operations ensures that Diablo Media is well positioned in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment by assuring consistent service delivery excellence to all internal and external customers.​  The position ensures that strategies are clearly understood by all stakeholders and that the organization is achieving its strategic goals at the optimum pace.​  In conjunction with the CEO and executive team, the Executive Vice President of Operations will proactively establish and maintain highly productive relationships and partnerships for the benefit of the company. ​Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement and monitor strategies that enhance the performance and profitability of operations.​
• Drive top-line revenues to the bottom line through operating standards.​
• Work closely with the VPs to establish and achieve the financial goals and objectives, as well as identify opportunities for improvement.​  Challenge basic assumptions underlying operations.​ Act as a sounding board for VPs.​
• Consider and analyze the implications of proposed actions and decisions on the whole of the organization.​
• Ensure responsive budgeting, reporting and monitoring of results throughout operations to maintain financial integrity of the organization.​
• Responsible for the development of annual revenue targets.​ Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against operating and capital budgets to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.​
• Keep the CEO informed about business activities, performance, financial results, opportunities, and recommended courses of action.​  
• Works in partnership with the Business Development and Marketing teams to identify targeted areas for profitable growth, and to protect the Diablo brand image.​
• Systematically cultivates and maintains long-term, strategic, and collaborative relationship with key partners and with selected organizations to achieve mutual goals.​
• Study, analyze and report on trends, opportunities for expansion and profitability.​

To be considered for the position, applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.​  Masters degree in business, finance or related field preferred.​
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management, in a advertising/marketing driven industry where excellent contract performance and employee management skills have been emphasized.​ Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a $30M+​ business.​  Must have direct management experience with large-scale initiatives.​  Evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the CEO/​COO of a multi-divisional organization.​
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strengths in strategic vision, team building and operational excellence.​  Ability to achieve results for the organization with and through other people utilizing creative and innovative solutions.​
• Verifiable track record of producing superior financial and mission performance results.​  Proven track record of achieving annual budgets and performance outcomes.​
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.​  Able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.​
• A collaborative, forward-thinking and flexible management style, with a strong service mentality.​
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.​
• Strong planning, execution, organizational, and analytical problem solving capability.​  Ability to make sound business decisions quickly and under pressure; must display good judgment in all matters related to, or affecting, business.​
• Proficient use of personal computer and an excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, and other applications commonly used in our business.​
• Ability and availability to travel as needed