Manager, Launch and Growth Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Launch and Growth Operations to lead strategic initiatives that scale partnership growth from concept to launch and beyond. This remote role blends strategy, analytics, and hands-on operational leadership while managing a globally distributed team across the U.S.

and the Philippines. You will turn ambiguous opportunities into clear plans, measurable outcomes, and repeatable execution, with an emphasis on improving processes and tools for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategy and operations, program management, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Proven ability to translate ambiguous opportunities into clear strategies.
• Experience leading complex initiatives from concept to execution.
• Strong analytical skills to assess performance and make investment decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to align diverse stakeholders.
• Owner mentality with a bias for action and low-ego collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact initiatives to accelerate partnership growth
• Build and scale new business capabilities from concept to launch
• Define success measures and monitor performance for improvement
• Serve as the central hub for cross-functional execution
• Use data and insights to shape strategy and evaluate opportunities
• Improve tools and processes for reliable partnership scaling
• Manage and develop a globally distributed team across the U.S. and the Philippines

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Owner mentality

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Launch and Growth Operations to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will lead strategic operational initiatives that help scale partnership growth from concept through launch and beyond. You will serve as a central connector across functions, turning ambiguous opportunities into clear plans, measurable outcomes, and repeatable execution. The position blends strategy, analytics, and hands-on operational leadership in support of a growing partnerships business. It also includes managing and developing a globally distributed team while improving the processes and tools that enable sustainable growth.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $126,700 – $163,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact initiatives to accelerate partnership growth
• Build and scale new business capabilities from concept to launch
• Define success measures and monitor performance for improvement
• Serve as the central hub for cross-functional execution
• Use data and insights to shape strategy and evaluate opportunities
• Improve tools and processes for reliable partnership scaling
• Manage and develop a globally distributed team across the U.S. and the Philippines

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategy and operations, program management, or related fields
• 2+ years of experience managing teams and developing talent
• Proven ability to translate ambiguous opportunities into clear strategies
• Experience leading complex initiatives from concept to execution
• Strong analytical skills to assess performance and make investment decisions
• Excellent communication skills to align diverse stakeholders
• Owner mentality with a bias for action and low-ego collaboration

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead strategic programs with high impact
• Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
• Develop and mentor a globally distributed team
• Engage in a role that combines strategy and execution
• Contribute to the growth of a leading partnerships business

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.