Senior Manager, Strategic Operations — Travel & Events

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Manager to scope, design, and lead high-impact initiatives across business, product, and operations. This first-principles thinker drives growth, optimization, and stability by mapping complex challenges and executing strategic plans.

You will own end-to-end initiatives, collaborate with Sales, Operations, Data Analytics, and Finance, and translate data into actionable leadership guidance. 8+ years in strategic ops required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business operations or strategic cross-functional roles.
• Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable querying databases with SQL.
• BA or BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own high-impact, end-to-end operational initiatives from concept to execution.
• Identify bottlenecks and design scalable, cross-functional processes.
• Translate data patterns into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Balance strategic goals with technical and financial constraints.
• Communicate progress and guide teams through process changes.
• Unblock bottlenecks and keep projects moving forward.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Collaborative mindset

Growth mindset

Change management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

Socket.dev in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Manager to scope, design, and lead high-impact initiatives across business, product, and operations. This first-principles thinker drives growth, optimization, and stability by mapping complex challenges and executing strategic plans.

You will own end-to-end initiatives, collaborate with Sales, Operations, Data Analytics, and Finance, and translate data into actionable leadership guidance. 8+ years in strategic ops required.