AI-Driven Strategy Operations Lead

BarkleyOKRP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Flexible PTO

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

BarkleyOKRP is seeking a Sr. Manager of Strategy Operations to sit at the center of the agency’s strategy, intelligence and client delivery. You will partner with Strategy, Finance, Legal and PM to scope projects, manage vendors, and protect margins while driving revenue.

The role emphasizes AI adoption, process optimization and cross-functional alignment across multiple clients and campaigns. Senior candidates with 5+ years and exceptional communication will excel as you mentor teams, own

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work across teams.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Service-minded attitude with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support scoping and staffing plan development for project-based work and AOR clients.
• Manage relationships for Strategy subscriptions and project vendors.
• Track and report expenses for Strategy & Intelligence tools to Finance.
• Identify and vet potential new vendor partners to fill unmet needs.
• Coordinate with sample providers to source bids and manage incentives.
• Assist leads on scheduling IDIs, processing invoices, and contracts.
• Act as the point of contact for research participants regarding scheduling and incentives.
• Track, manage, and drive project deliverables across multiple projects.
• Own and report on project plans, status, and hot lists.
• Monitor decisions impacting budget, scope, and timelines.
• Provide transparency to mitigate risk to budget and timelines.
• Ensure objectives and deliverables meet client needs.
• Assist onboarding of new partners to provide access to tools.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

BarkleyOKRP is seeking a Sr. Manager of Strategy Operations to sit at the center of the agency’s strategy, intelligence and client delivery. You will partner with Strategy, Finance, Legal and PM to scope projects, manage vendors, and protect margins while driving revenue.

The role emphasizes AI adoption, process optimization and cross-functional alignment across multiple clients and campaigns. Senior candidates with 5+ years and exceptional communication will excel as you mentor teams, own