Philips Operations Director Philips Ventures 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

769410881

Investment Operations and Data Management

• Design, maintain, and improve robust tracking systems (primarily Excel-based) for all direct and fund investments, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and real-time visibility.
• Lead the development of a central Ventures Performance Dashboard with clearly defined KPIs to support executive-level oversight and strategic planning.
• Partner with investment managers to maintain and validate structured data assets such as cap tables, valuations, and financial metrics.

Operational Excellence and Process Design

• Drive continuous improvement in operational workflows across the investment lifecycle, including data handling, archiving, reporting, and compliance.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent, repeatable, and auditable processes across the team.
• Develop and refine internal tools, templates, and documentation frameworks to support efficiency, transparency, and alignment.

Reporting, Governance, and Presentation Support

• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reporting for key stakeholders, including the Head of Ventures, Portfolio Working Group (PWG), Board of Management, Finance, and other executive bodies.
• Develop high-quality presentation materials that communicate investment performance, trends, and strategic insights.
• Support internal governance structures through agenda coordination, meeting documentation, and follow-up for PWG and other internal committees.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Cross-Functional Engagement

• Act as the operational liaison between Philips Ventures and internal departments such as Legal, Finance, Treasury, Accounting, and Tax to ensure smooth cross-functional coordination.
• Integrate operational insights into strategic discussions and decision-making processes, strengthening the team’s ability to act on data-driven priorities.

Tools & Systems Management

• Oversee third-party platforms such as PitchBook, Affinity, and other market intelligence and CRM tools.
• Manage access control, license usage, user support, and the evaluation of tools to ensure they effectively meet team requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a strong plus.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in venture operations, investment management, corporate development, or FP&A, ideally within a venture capital, private equity, or corporate innovation environment.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and scaling operational infrastructure to support investment decision-making, reporting, and governance.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Finance, Accounting, Tax) in a matrixed corporate setting.
• Familiarity with venture capital platforms and data tools such as PitchBook, Affinity, and cap table software is highly desirable.
• Expert-level Excel proficiency, with hands-on experience in financial modelling, investment tracking, and cap table management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, capable of translating complex data into strategic insights and operational priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Disciplined and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to process design, governance, and documentation.
• Proactive and self-directed, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with the agility to shift between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

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