Manager, Strategic Operations

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential simulation and modeling technology company in their search for a Manager, Strategic Operations. Reporting directly to the COO, you will serve as a force multiplier for the leadership team, ensuring priorities translate into disciplined execution. This role is responsible for maintaining work management platforms, operational playbooks, and financial and IT systems that form the operational backbone of a growing organization.

You will work closely with executive leadership on internal communications, board and investor materials, and core organizational workflows. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, and a commitment to high professional standards.

Responsibilities

Operational Infrastructure

• Support the COO in designing and maintaining internal systems that enable effective operations, including playbooks, working frameworks, and internal resources
• Maintain institutional knowledge so critical information, decisions, and processes remain visible and searchable as the company grows
• Partner with the COO to lead internal initiatives, implement improved ways of working, and support teams through operational changes
• Review and refine documentation and operational frameworks to ensure consistency and alignment with evolving needs

Technology Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of company technology systems, including employee access, licensing, and infrastructure coordination
• Manage IT vendor relationships, prioritize requests, and ensure timely resolution of technology issues
• Coordinate data protection practices, backups, and continuity safeguards to ensure information assets remain secure and protected

Financial Operations

• Serve as operational partner to the COO in maintaining financial visibility across the organization
• Coordinate with the accounting team to track priorities, monitor open items, and ensure alignment between financial processes and operational decisions
• Assist in monitoring spending across teams to support disciplined financial management
• Oversee expense and travel processes to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company standards

Leadership Operations & Strategic Coordination

• Support coordination of leadership team and board engagement cycles, ensuring materials and deliverables are organized and timely
• Respond to inquiries from board members and investors in a professional manner
• Help maintain leadership focus by supporting coordination of priorities and schedules
• Coordinate planning and execution of key company events including leadership offsites and industry gatherings
• Support high-priority initiatives by advancing urgent workstreams and gathering cross-team information

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Strategic Operations, Business Ops, or high-level operational support role in a high-growth startup
• 2+ years of experience within a Series A or Series B stage company preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive team adoption
• Experience in software implementations and organizational change management
• Deep experience building complex databases, interconnected wikis, and project management hubs in Notion or similar platforms
• Comfort managing hardware logistics, software licenses, and basic troubleshooting
• Comfortable with accounting, budget tracking, and platforms like Ramp
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong professional judgment

Location & Work Authorization: This is a remote position for candidates located in the United States. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in the United States. Our client is currently unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas.

How We Work With You

As the exclusive recruiting partner for this position, our talent team at Get A Job.ai will guide you through the entire process. Here's how it works:

• Submit your application through the Get A Job.ai platform
• A dedicated recruiter will review your background and conduct an initial screening
• If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration
• We'll coordinate all interview scheduling and provide preparation support throughout
• Please do not contact the client directly, as this may disqualify your application

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for this level of experience and responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.