Senior Business Advisor - Office of the CEO

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Company Description

Based in Montreal, Detroit, and Munich, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.

At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.

We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the CEO, and partaking in the daily CEO agenda, be ready for a career-changing professional endeavour that will propel you to the cockpit of one of the fastest-growing industrial and robotics start-ups. Part mentorship, part management consulting, and part advisory, the Senior Business Advisor role is designed to expose you to all facets of Vention over a 24-month period and re-inject back into the business in a leadership role thereafter. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with Vention’s CEO on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CEO on an array of business initiatives, spanning go-to-market, strategy, operations, finance, product development, organizational design, etc.
• Work on a project basis to develop solutions to complex business problems, leveraging analytics, strategic thinking, and market research (See appendix A).
• Partake in the weekly cadence of X-Sync meetings and support post-meeting action items, including handshake between functions.
• Drive orchestration of the company’s rhythm (i.e., MBR & SLT meetings) and support the preparation of content for the CEO.
• Support the creation of board presentations, including deep dives and work sessions.
• Participate in formal and informal end-of-day reflection sessions with the CEO, to reflect on emerging priorities, align on next steps, and adjust the direction of the company as needed.

Mutual Success Definition for the Role

• Provide the CEO with a true operational lever by taking the lead on various initiatives.
• Help the CEO develop a thesis and perspective before key decision points.
• Enable the business advisor to build a strong network of influence within the organization.
• Develop and mentor the business advisor to ensure a successful transition into the organization after the mandate.

What You Bring to the Team

• Distinctive work ethic and deep passion for exploring all possible solutions to find the best business solutions.
• First-order data analytics skills, with the demonstrated ability to structure datasets, perform complex analyses, and summarize insights.
• Strong intellectual capacity with the ability to decompose problems, define lines of investigation, explore competing perspectives, and advise the CEO on the various options to consider.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate the organization through different functions and levels of seniority.
• Strong communication skills, with a mastery of synthesis and downward communication.
• Comfortable leading multiple initiatives in parallel across a variety of business functions: go-to-market strategy, operations, finance, product development, HR, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business and master’s degree from a top institution, both obtained with distinctive performance.
• More than 3 years of experience in management consulting or investment banking in a top-tier company or equivalent.
• Great passion for industrial technology, robotics, and complex business problems.
• Strong alignment with Vention’s values, notably a passion for execution, ingenuity, and humility.

What We Offer

• Career Pathway: Real growth opportunities through personalized development plans, bi-annual reviews, and a mentorship program.
• Professional Development: Continuous training on performance management, inclusive leadership, building high-performing teams, and constructive feedback.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Salary equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a women’s resource group offering mentorship, networking, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home some days.
• Community Engagement: Two paid days of volunteering per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Team Events: Year-round activities, including the annual launch, employee summit, quarterly 5-to-7s, and departmental events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full collective health insurance coverage for you and your family, starting on your first day.
• Parental Complements and Benefits: Financial support and resources to help employees transition to parenthood.

Interview Process

• Initial call
• Team meeting
• Case study or home exercise
• Decision and offer

We are committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you need accommodations, please let us know — we will ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

Vention’s Culture

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