Senior Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

foratravel

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 195,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

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401k plan with company match

Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life Insurance

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Job summary

Fora, a modern travel-tech company in New York, seeks a Senior Manager or Manager for Central Strategy & Operations to own analyses, frame problems, and drive cross-functional projects unlocking revenue and efficiency. The role is based in our NYC Tribeca/Fidi office and offers a path to lead a business unit within 18–36 months.

Ideal candidates have 3–9 years in growth-stage startups or top firms, strong Excel/Sheets skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

3–9 years in a growth-stage startup, top-tier consulting firm, investment bank, or rotational program.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; ability to build financial and operational models from scratch.
Entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in ambiguity and acts decisively.
Exceptional written and verbal communication with executive-ready insights.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives on aggressive timelines.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field.
AI tools/workflows fluency with day-to-day application.

Responsibilities

Structure ambiguous problems and build analytical models.
Run and support planning, reporting, and KPI cadences; connect priorities, resources, and outcomes.
Design experiments, analyze results, and translate learnings into actions.
Drive cross-functional projects from concept to launch.
Design processes, dashboards, and KPIs to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel/Sheets

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Project & stakeholder management

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time.

We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together. That's not just a philosophy about our product, it's how we build our team. Everyone at Fora gets hands-on with frontier AI tooling as part of the job. At Fora, you'll learn to be AI-fluent, with real experience applying AI to solve problems day to day, wherever you sit in the company.

Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of 250+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City . In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies (2026).

Come build something that hasn't existed before.

About The Role

As a Senior Manager or Manager, Central Strategy & Operations, you will act as an internal consultant and operator, diving into the highest‑priority opportunities across the company. You will own analyses, frame problems, and drive cross‑functional projects that unlock new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. High performers will graduate to lead a specific business unit or function within 18-36 months.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Problem‑Solving - Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.
Company Operating System - Run and support the company's planning, reporting, and KPI review cadences, keeping priorities, resource allocation, and business outcomes connected and on track.
Experimentation & Analytics - Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly. Translate learnings into concrete next steps.
Project Management - Drive cross‑functional workstreams from concept through launch.
Operational Excellence - Design and implement processes, dashboards and KPIs that improve efficiency and scalability of new initiatives.

Requirements

Experience: 3-9 years in a growth-stage startup, top‑tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or structured general‑management/rotational program (e.g., Amazon, Uber, DoorDash).
Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; comfort building financial and operational models from scratch and translating data into actionable business insights.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity, biases toward action, and relentlessly seeks improvement.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to distill complex analyses into executive‑ready insights.
Project & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives on aggressive timelines.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field
AI Fluency: Demonstrates strong fluency with AI tools and workflows, and uses them day-to-day to enhance productivity, automate work, accelerate analysis, and solve problems. Brings both strong judgment around AI use and a willingness to experiment.

Strongly Preferred

Startup or high‑growth operating experience is very strongly preferred.
MBA or other advanced degree.
Direct business operations experience, including defining KPIs and driving performance management and reporting cadences.

Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $140K-$195K + equity. Final compensation and title will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we're considering multiple levels for this role.

Other benefits include: