3-9 years of experience in a growth-stage startup, top-tier consulting, investment banking, or structured management program.
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for building financial and operational models.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in ambiguity and focused on continuous improvement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for distilling complex analyses into executive insights.
Proven track record in leading cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Strong fluency with AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Structure ambiguous problems and build analytical models to provide clear recommendations.
Support the company's planning, reporting, and KPI review processes to align priorities and business outcomes.
Design and analyze experiments, translating results into actionable next steps.
Drive cross-functional workstreams from concept through to launch.
Implement processes, dashboards, and KPIs to enhance efficiency and scalability of initiatives.
Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy.
Comprehensive health insurance options, including fully covered plans.
Dental and vision insurance coverage.
Wellhub memberships for wellness support.
401k plan with company matching contributions.
Commuter benefits to ease travel costs.
Supplemental life insurance options.
Stock options as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
About The Role
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. Key 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.
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.
Strongly Preferred
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.
Compensation
Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $140K-$195K + equity. Final compensation and title will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we're considering multiple levels for this role.
Other benefits include:
Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Memberships
401k plan with company match
Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life Insurance
Stock Options
This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.
