Senior Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

Fora•New York, NY

3h•$140,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Manager or Manager, Central Strategy & Operations, you will act as an internal consultant and operator, diving into the highest‑priority opportunities across the company. You will own analyses, frame problems, and drive cross‑functional projects that unlock new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. High performers will graduate to lead a specific business unit or function within 18–36 months.

Requirements

Experience: 3–9 years in a growth-stage startup, top‑tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or structured general‑management/rotational program (e.g., Amazon, Uber, DoorDash).
Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; comfort building financial and operational models from scratch and translating data into actionable business insights.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity, biases toward action, and relentlessly seeks improvement.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to distill complex analyses into executive‑ready insights.
Project & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives on aggressive timelines.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field
AI Fluency: Demonstrates strong fluency with AI tools and workflows, and uses them day-to-day to enhance productivity, automate work, accelerate analysis, and solve problems. Brings both strong judgment around AI use and a willingness to experiment.

Nice To Haves

Startup or high‑growth operating experience is very strongly preferred.
MBA or other advanced degree.
Direct business operations experience, including defining KPIs and driving performance management and reporting cadences.

Responsibilities

Strategic Problem‑Solving – Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.
Company Operating System – Run and support the company's planning, reporting, and KPI review cadences, keeping priorities, resource allocation, and business outcomes connected and on track.
Experimentation & Analytics – Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly. Translate learnings into concrete next steps.
Project Management – Drive cross‑functional workstreams from concept through launch.
Operational Excellence – Design and implement processes, dashboards and KPIs that improve efficiency and scalability of new initiatives.