Senior Manager, Strategy

Navex • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to solve complex business challenges, improve organizational effectiveness, and accelerate execution against company priorities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, operational discipline, and strong stakeholder management capabilities. This individual thrives in fast-paced environments, is highly collaborative, and has a proven ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes. You’ll thrive in this hybrid role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. Join us and help shape what’s next!

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in MBB or top-tier strategy boutique background
• Experience in SaaS, technology or high-growth environments is preferred
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and enterprise transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools, workflow automation, and business intelligence platforms
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in low-structured environments
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cross-functional programs with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics
• Design scalable processes and workflows that improve efficiency, visibility, and business performance
• Facilitate alignment across teams and ensure strategic initiatives remain on track
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, operational improvements, and organizational priorities
• Develop executive-ready recommendations, business cases, and strategic presentations for senior leadership and Board stakeholders
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business performance assessments to inform strategic decision-making
• Support development of mid- and long-term strategic plans across products, markets, customer segments, and business functions
• Prepare leadership communications, updates, and materials for executive meetings and stakeholder engagements
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency and team productivity
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications across business functions
• Support deployment and adoption of AI-enabled workflows and scalable business solutions

Benefits

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed