Operations Analyst

Lyra Technology Group is looking for a well-rounded professional to step in as our first Operations Analyst.

A bit about Lyra…

Lyra Technology Group is a family of industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.

We made our first acquisition at the beginning of 2018. Now, we hold a controlling stake in over 70 companies and are continuing to grow. Our companies employ over 3,000 team members and sit across the United States and overseas. Each company is led by its own management team, and we are incredibly proud of the work they do.

Your work as the Operations Analyst includes several components:

• Develop and implement Continuous Improvement strategies across all operational areas.
• Analyze financial and operational data (qualitative and quantitative) to benchmark performance, identify improvement opportunities, and measure the impact of changes.
• Develop value creation bridges, conduct forecasting and modelling activities, and maintain KPI reporting.
• Support leadership in project management and the creation or improvement of processes across the site.
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to develop followership for initiatives.
• Create training and reference materials to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate formal and informal training to functional leads for CI initiatives.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in continuous improvement and change management, strong proficiency in Excel and data modeling, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They should be capable of analyzing complex data sets to develop actionable insights and have experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams. A background in finance and/or critical thinking is advantageous, along with experience in performance consulting or project management, and the ability to communicate measurables to a diverse audience. This is a hybrid role based out of Chicago, IL.

If professional growth in the tech space sounds appealing to you, let’s have a conversation.