Director, People Strategic Operations & Communications

Role Overview

The Director, People Strategic Operations & Communications will drive People strategy, lead internal communications, and run strategic programs to strengthen how Ouster operates. The role requires 10+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, and operations, ideally with a mix of consulting and operating roles. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings ‘find a way’ energy, with a strong grasp of people analytics and executive presence.

What You Will Do

The Director will drive People strategy, own the People scorecard, lead internal communications, and run strategic programs such as M&A integration and global expansion workstreams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings ‘find a way’ energy, with a strong grasp of people analytics and executive presence. The role requires 10+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, and operations, ideally with a mix of consulting and operating roles.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, and operations
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies
• A builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings ‘find a way’ energy
• Interdisciplinary range: comfortable moving between strategy, data, communications, and execution in the same day
• Data-driven and metrics-oriented, with a strong grasp of people analytics
• Executive presence: Trusted by the C-suite and equally effective with frontline employees and cross-functional partners
• Obsessively organized and timely, with sharp attention to detail and the strategic view intact
• A clear, concise writer and communicator who can make complex topics simple
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information

Benefits

• Benefits