Manager, Business Operations & Special Projects
Strava
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About the Role
Strava is the app for active people. With over 150 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it's more than tracking workouts-it's where connection, motivation, and personal bests thrive. No matter your activity, gear, or goals, Strava's got you covered. Find your crew, crush your milestones, and keep moving forward. Start your journey with Strava today and Join the Strava Club. Strava is looking for a Senior Manager of Strategic Planning to execute high-impact, confidential corporate projects with precision and operational excellence. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role requiring exceptional project management skills, analytical rigor, and the ability to deliver complex initiatives on time and within scope. You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and implementation of sensitive business initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution and stakeholder alignment. If you are passionate about fitness and want to help execute the strategic roadmap of a deeply loved product that inspires millions of users to perform billions of activities every year, this is the opportunity for you. We follow a flexible hybrid model that generally translates to around half your time on-site in our San Francisco office-roughly three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies for complex cross-functional initiatives. You will be the critical driving force determining success of top priority initiatives to Strava's management team and board
- Coordinate with legal, finance, HR, and business units to ensure seamless project execution
- Establish and monitor KPIs for strategic initiatives, ensuring accountability and progress tracking
- Prepare executive-level communications and board presentations on strategic initiatives
- Ensure confidentiality and appropriate information flow across the organization
- Manage strong relationships with internal and external partners
- Deliver complex projects on time and within scope while maintaining exceptional quality
- Coordinate seamlessly across multiple departments without formal authority
- Anticipate potential roadblocks and develop contingency plans before issues arise
- Translate high-level strategic directives into actionable project plans with clear milestones
- Maintain composure and deliver results under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations
- Create robust analytical frameworks that support critical business decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or private equity
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments
- Experience with M&A integration management and PMOs
Nice to Have
- Experience with M&A integration management and PMOs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- MBA (preferred)
Benefits & Perks
- Salary range of $150,000-$160,000, reflecting base compensation only
- Total rewards programs that reflect the importance of employees
- Flexible hybrid work model with approximately three days per week on-site in San Francisco
- Opportunities to be part of a global community of active people and innovative team
Working at Strava
At Strava, we're building the world's largest community of active people, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals. Our global team is passionate about making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our community, striving to hire and engage teammates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together. Our culture reflects our community and our dedication to growth, innovation, and diversity.
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About Strava
Website
strava.com
Company Size
251-500 employees
Location
San Francisco, CA
Industry
Software Publishers
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