Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations

The Knot Worldwide • New York City, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration - and that starts with celebrating our people. Our employees are passionate dreamers, thoughtful doers, and lifelong learners who power meaningful moments for millions around the world. We’re united by authentic connection, shared purpose, and a deep commitment to the global community we serve. Here, flexibility and belonging go hand in hand with high performance. Driven by our core values, we believe the best ideas come from empowered teams: those who consistently collaborate with intention to design solutions, spark ideas, and drive impact. Our people are at the heart of our success. ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM: This role sits within the Office of the CEO at The Knot Worldwide and works directly with senior leadership on the company’s most critical strategic priorities. The team partners closely with the CEO, executive leadership, and cross-functional leaders to shape corporate strategy, support investor and board engagement, lead company-wide strategic planning, and drive high-impact initiatives across the organization. This is a highly visible, fast-paced role at the center of decision-making.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience, ideally from a top-tier management consulting firm
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive to insight
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality output across all work
• Outstanding storytelling, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders with varying priorities to drive to shared outcomes
• Passion for technology, with interest in AI
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with shifting priorities
• Ability and willingness to work in-office in New York City

Responsibilities

• Develop Board of Director materials, including presentations, strategic narratives, and supporting analyses
• Lead overall company strategy formulation, execution and updates
• Lead strategic planning efforts, including priority setting and performance tracking
• Conduct rigorous strategic analysis to inform executive decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Product, Data, Technology, Marketing, and Operations to translate strategy into execution
• Drive AI-related strategic initiatives and change management, including evaluating use cases, organizational impact, and adoption approaches

Benefits

• We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter, both in and out of the office.
• We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave, and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
• Together@TKWW is our approach to hybrid work. It’s designed to support how we work best: combining the flexibility we value with meaningful opportunities to connect in person.
• Whether a role is Together@TKWW-eligible or not, we believe in purposeful moments to come together, build strong relationships, and drive bold ideas forward.
• For Together@TKWW-eligible roles, this includes regular in-office time to foster collaboration and connection.
• For roles not eligible for in-office expectations , we support connection through virtual collaboration and intentional gatherings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level