Manager, Strategic Initiatives; Hybrid

Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Hybrid, New York City)

Open Table, part of Booking Holdings, Inc., is a leader in restaurant technology with 60,000+ partners and 25+ years of experience. The Growth team seeks a strategic individual to drive high‑impact partner initiatives across financial services, loyalty, travel, hospitality, and experiences.

• Strategic Analysis & Planning: Own and deliver comprehensive analyses—including market and industry analysis, competitive assessments, business case development, scenario planning, and pricing analysis—to inform decision‑making.
• Partnership Development: Prospect, evaluate, and negotiate deals with partners that align with company goals and growth objectives; assess proposals, ROI, and provide data‑driven recommendations.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with key external partners, collaborating on new opportunities.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Collaborate across Sales, Product, Marketing, Design, Legal, and Analytics to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and partnerships.
• Forecasting & Analysis: Build and maintain forecasting models, track and report key performance metrics internally and with partners.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate opportunities, support strategic decisions, and influence partners.

• BA/BS degree or higher.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, strategic partnerships, or business development.
• Track record of launching partnerships that drive growth and enhance brand exposure.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills: forecasting, financial modeling, pricing analysis, market sizing, industry and competitive analysis.
• Strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and manage ambiguity.
• Attention to detail, self‑motivation, and proactive goal‑setting.
• Experience in consumer technology is a plus.

• Work from anywhere up to 20 days per year.
• Company‑paid therapy sessions (Spring Health) and Headspace subscription.
• Annual company‑wide week off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid vacation plus birthday day off.
• Access to on‑demand e‑learnings and career development resources.
• Travel discounts, employee resource groups, and free lunch 5 days per week.
• Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with amenities (gym, multi‑purpose room, in‑building Starbucks, etc.).

We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Open Table is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.