Strategy & Operations Manager

Seesaw Learning; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Seesaw Learning is seeking a Strategy & Operations Manager to join their Growth Strategy & Operations team. This role involves shaping and executing growth strategies, conducting market research, and collaborating with various teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic operations and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical/Dental + Orthodontics/Vision Coverage

401k Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Mindfulness First Fridays

Monthly Technology Stipend

Home Office Setup Stipend

Professional Development Stipend

Paid Parental Leave

Charitable Donation Matching

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in start-up operations, consulting, or corporate strategy.
• Demonstrated capacity to switch between high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution.
• Track record of leading strategic and operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce actionable insights and competitive research to guide business strategy.
• Evaluate new business opportunities that can fuel Seesaw’s growth.
• Mobilize teams to execute against critical company objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Market analysis

Project management

Job description

About Us:
Trusted and loved by 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide, Seesaw is the only elementary learning experience platform, offering a suite of award-winning tools, resources, and curriculum for teachers to deliver joyful, inclusive instruction. Through interactive lessons, digital portfolios, and two-way communication features, Seesaw keeps everyone in the learning loop by providing continuous visibility into the student's learning experience to support and celebrate their learning.

Our Mission:
Seesaw’s mission is to provide every elementary student with joyful and connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for success in life.

Your Team:
You will join our Growth Strategy & Operations team, which leads high-impact commercialization initiatives in order to fuel Seesaw’s near-term and long-term growth. This function partners closely with both Product & Technology and Go-To-Market teams to conduct market research and intelligence, build business cases for new product lines, and meticulously measure progress – all in service of scaling Seesaw’s reach and impact.

Your Role:
Seesaw is seeking an experienced Strategy & Operations Manager to join our team full time. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing against our growth strategy by creatively tackling business problems through routine market insights, innovative tactics, and building strong relationships with stakeholders (internal and external to Seesaw).

Your Responsibilities:

• Produce actionable insights and competitive research to guide business strategy and outcomes
• Evaluate new business opportunities (both internal builds and external partnerships) that can fuel Seesaw’s growth
• Oversee the implementation of special projects, including the development and management of performance metrics
• Mobilize teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, CX and Marketing) to execute against critical company objectives through effective communication, collaboration, and organization

Your Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in start-up operations, consulting, or corporate strategy
• Demonstrated capacity to switch between high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution
• Track record of leading strategic and operational initiatives, working with leaders and teams, and influencing executive stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to concisely present data and communicate to stakeholders across various teams and levels.
• Experience building business cases & analyzing markets

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry. Salary is just one part of our total compensation package that includes equity, perks & benefits, and development opportunities at Seesaw. Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, geography, and balancing internal equity relative to other Seesawers. It is our expectation that the majority of candidates who are offered roles at Seesaw will land well within our salary ranges based on these factors.

The annual base salary range for this position is: $120,000 - $140,000 + RSUs. This is an exempt position.

Benefits include: Medical/Dental + Orthodontics/Vision Coverage, 401k Match, Flexible Paid Time Off, Mindfulness First Fridays, Monthly Technology Stipend, Home Office Setup Stipend, Professional Development Stipend, Paid Parental Leave, Charitable Donation Matching, Volunteer Days.

Seesaw cares about building a diverse and inclusive team to better advocate for the needs of our incredibly diverse K-12 users.

We prioritize work-life balance and actually walk the walk — we care a lot about our work, but care more about our employee's well-being. We encourage everyone to work at a sustainable pace and have a flexible vacation policy that people actually use.

Seesaw provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity/gender expression/transgender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Seesaw complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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