Senior Manager / Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

Fora (Interview Calendar); New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health Insurance

Wellhub Memberships

401k plan with company match

Supplemental Life Insurance

Stock Options

Job summary

Fora is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for Central Strategy & Operations in New York City. You will act as an internal consultant and operator, owning analyses, framing problems, and driving cross-functional projects that unlock new revenue and efficiency gains.

High performers may lead a business unit within 18–36 months. You will structure ambiguous problems, design experiments, and design dashboards while collaborating with product, partnerships, and growth teams to scale initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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
• Passion for Travel, Technology & AI: Passionate about travel and excited by emerging technologies. Actively incorporates AI into day-to-day work to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and solve problems, with a curiosity to experiment and help shape how AI transforms both the function and the broader company

Responsibilities

• Strategic Problem-Solving – Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.
• Experimentation & Analytics – Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly to optimize product-market fit and unit economics.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic problem solving

Excel/Sheets

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel/AI interest

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Senior Manager / Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

New York City

About Fora

Fora is themodern travel agency, empowering anyone with a passion for travel to build a thriving advisory business. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel agency industry by combining powerful technology, data, and community to enable thousands of entrepreneurs to build on our platform.Ourbusiness-in-a-box platformgives travel entrepreneurs everything they need to launch and scale, from cutting-edge tools and personalized training to avibrant communityand exclusive industry partnerships.At the heart of it all isour 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 believe that everyone, from seasoned professionals to first-time advisors, can build something both profitable and personal.

Founded in 2021 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Fora has grown steadily since, expanding to a team of200+ full-time employeesbased in downtownNew York City.In 2026,we announced our$60 million Series D investment round, led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued participation from existing investors Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We've also been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Startup 2024, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023, and we were most recently recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2026.

We're building the first truly unified platform for all travel needs—leveraging the best of human expertise and technology to transform how people plan and book travel.

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 18–36months.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Problem‑Solving – Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.
• Experimentation & Analytics – Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly to optimize product‑market fit and unit economics.
• 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: 3–9years 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
• Passion for Travel, Technology & AI: Passionate about travel and excited by emerging technologies. Actively incorporates AI into day‑to‑day work to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and solve problems, with a curiosity to experiment and help shape how AI transforms both the function and the broader compan

Strongly Preferred

• Startup or high‑growth operating experience is a strong plus.
• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience with SQL and visualization or BI platform, familiarity with working alongside data/analytics teams to build dashboards, define KPIs, and drive 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:

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

Our Values

We’re forging our own path

Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.

We’re stronger together

Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technology

We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world‑class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We’re here to serve

We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean business

Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high‑quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.

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WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the United States is required for full‑time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.