Strategy Manager

EvolveIT, LLC; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Strategy & Operations Lead to enhance their consumer hardware initiatives. The role involves optimizing supply chain processes and supporting product strategy from concept to launch. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in consumer products and a strong analytical approach. This is a full-time remote position, preferably for candidates in California.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in consumer hardware industries.
• Deep understanding of supply chain operations.
• Experience in high-growth startups or consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Support go-to-market and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Analyze operational data for decision-making.
• Coordinate across engineering, product, finance, and operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

ERP Systems

Supplier Management Tools

Global Logistics Platforms

Job description

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Role - Strategy & Operations Lead – Consumer Hardware

Location - REMOTE, Bay Area preferred but must be in California

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We’re seeking a seasoned, execution-focused Strategy & Operations Lead to support our leadership team across critical initiatives in consumer hardware. This role bridges operations, supply chain, and product strategy — ensuring our hardware products move from concept to launch with precision, scale, and commercial impact.

You’ll work cross-functionally to optimize supply chain processes, analyze and drive strategic decisions, and provide operational support to key product initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring 7–10+ years of experience in consumer products (e.g., mobile phones, wearables, audio, smart home devices), with hands-on expertise in supply chain operations and a structured, analytical approach to strategic problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with leadership to support go-to-market, production scaling, and supply chain optimization efforts.
2. Analyze operational data to inform decision-making across procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
3. Help structure product strategy workstreams, including competitive benchmarking, pricing, margin optimization, and roadmap planning.
4. Support vendor evaluation and contract negotiation processes.
5. Coordinate across engineering, product, finance, and operations to ensure execution is aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

1. 7–10+ years of experience in consumer hardware industries such as mobile phones, wearables, audio, or smart home devices.
2. Deep understanding of supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, and product development lifecycles.
3. Experience at a high-growth startup or established consumer electronics brand.
4. Background in management consulting, business operations, or strategic finance.
5. Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management tools, and global logistics platforms.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insight.
7. Effective communicator with a structured approach and a bias toward execution.
8. Proven success operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

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