Senior Strategy and Operations Lead
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48113, USA
Listed on 2026-07-11
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Business
Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, Change Management
Senior Strategy and Operations Lead
The Senior Strategy and Operations Lead plays a critical role in supporting the Chief of Staff and partnering with senior marketing leaders to drive strategic planning, performance management, and operational excellence.
About the RoleKey responsibilities include:
- Strategic planning & performance management: support annual planning processes, develop and monitor goals and OKRs, and ensure alignment across the marketing function.
- Metrics & dashboard development: design, build, and maintain executive dashboards and reporting systems, automate data pulls, generate narrative commentary, and flag anomalies.
- Executive decision support: conduct detailed analyses, generate data‑driven insights, accelerate research using AI, and shape final recommendations.
- Leadership meeting preparation: coordinate and develop materials for QBRs, leadership meetings, board presentations, and strategic planning sessions.
- Executive‑level narrative development: create clear, compelling presentations, reports, and strategic communications.
- Operational excellence: partner with the Chief of Staff and senior leaders to streamline planning processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Cross‑functional project leadership: manage timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement for strategic initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, finance, operations, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, performance management, or management consulting.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and consistent follow‑through.
- Track record driving complex cross‑functional projects from ambiguity to execution.
- Expertise building metrics frameworks, dashboards, and performance reporting systems.
- Experience with annual planning processes, OKR management, and strategic goal‑setting.
- Track record developing executive‑level presentations and narratives that drive leadership decisions.
- Hands‑on proficiency with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) for research, drafting, summarization, and analysis.
- Ability to critically evaluate AI‑generated output and apply human judgment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Tableau or Power BI a plus.
- Strong executive presence, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple strategic priorities under tight deadlines.
- Experience supporting C‑suite or senior leadership strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with marketing operations or technology industry a plus.
- Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment (2‑3 days a week in the office).
- Flexibility & work‑life balance: policies such as Flex My Way, work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year.
- Career development: continuous learning and skill development, Grow My Way programming.
- Industry competitive benefits: flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and wellbeing resources.
- Other benefits: optional hospital, accident & sickness insurance, life & AD&D, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Accounts, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, legal identity theft protection, 529 plan, commuter benefits, adoption & surrogacy assistance, tuition reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Base compensation: $74,200–$137,800 USD for eligible US locations, with additional annual bonus potential.
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