Senior Manager of Strategy & Operations

Life360

2d•Remote

About The Position

We seek an experienced professional to lead analytics and insights at the intersection of business development, corporate development, and strategic planning. This is a highly analytical role focused on supporting senior leaders both within and outside the team to enable decision-making and execution across the company’s most critical strategic priorities. You will be a key partner to Life360’s leadership team, providing rigorous analysis, frameworks, and insights that shape resource allocation, investment decisions, and long-term strategic direction. The US-based salary range for this position is $143,500 to $209,500. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary - therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

Requirements

5 - 7 years of experience across or in a combination of top-tier management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or internal corporate strategy teams at a high-growth technology company
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related analytical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated experience building sophisticated financial models, conducting market analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and drive cross-functional understanding and alignment
Demonstrated experience thinking strategically about complex business problems, leading to well-structured recommendations and actionable plans
Extremely proactive with a structured approach to problem-solving, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to communicate clearly and effectively in fast-paced environments
Collaborative by nature with a history of working effectively with with a diverse set of teams and stakeholders – building strong relationships across all levels of an organization
Comfort and familiarity with a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, with the ability to step up during ambiguous times and take on new challenges while driving continuous improvement
Expert level financial modeling and Excel skills required; experience with data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms is a plus
Track record of delivering high-quality work products under tight timelines while managing multiple competing priorities

Nice To Haves

B2C subscription or B2B SaaS business model experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct market sizing and opportunity analysis to identify and prioritize M&A targets aligned with Life360’s strategic growth areas
Analyze historical financial statements and operating metrics to assess business performance, trends, and value drivers; conduct detailed industry, market, and competitive landscape research to inform strategic positioning and transaction rationale
Develop detailed financial models, pro forma financials, and synergy models from potential acquisitions, incorporating integration timelines and risk factors
Prepare valuation comps using public trading and precedent transaction data; normalize financials for comparability and review assumptions underlying forecasts to ensure analytical integrity
Perform scenario, sensitivity, and downside analyses to evaluate risk exposure and transaction robustness across multiple deal structures
Support due diligence workstreams with analytical frameworks and quantitative assessment of financial, operational, and commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, business model viability, competitive positioning, and key deal considerations
Build post-merger integration frameworks and tracking mechanisms to monitor progress against synergy targets and integration milestones
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and quantify integration risks, dependencies, and critical success factors
Conduct partner research and opportunity assessment to identify potential collaboration opportunities aligned with Life360’s strategic objectives
Develop frameworks to evaluate partnership structures, identifying key value creation levers and negotiation parameters for business development initiatives
Build quantitative models to estimate revenue impact, cost implications, and strategic value of potential partnerships and commercial agreements
Create comprehensive business cases for partnership opportunities, incorporating financial analysis, risk assessment, and strategic rationale
Establish metrics and tracking frameworks to measure partnership performance and success against defined objectives
Conduct comprehensive market assessments to evaluate competitive positioning, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities across Life360’s core business areas and adjacent markets
Assist with the annual strategic planning process, developing robust analytical frameworks to assess strategic priorities, resource allocation, and multi-year growth initiatives
Build financial models to estimate potential return on investment for strategic initiatives, incorporating scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to inform executive decision-making
Develop data-driven recommendations on build-versus-buy-versus-partner decisions for key strategic capabilities
Design and build executive dashboards and reporting tools to track strategic initiatives, partnership performance, and M&A integration progress
Leverage emerging AI tools and technologies to enhance analytical capabilities, improve workflow efficiency, and accelerate insight generation
Prepare external reporting materials and investor communications related to strategic initiatives, partnerships, and M&A activities
Develop and maintain analytical frameworks and templates that can be scaled across multiple strategic projects and initiatives

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
401(k) plan with company matching program
Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year & paid Holiday Shutdown
Learning & Development programs
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
Free Tile Products

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