Senior Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

The role

You will act as an internal consultant and operator to solve high-priority company problems. You will own analyses, frame problems, and drive cross-functional projects to unlock revenue and operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into recommendations.
• Run and support company planning, reporting, and KPI review cadences.
• Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly.
• Drive cross-functional workstreams from concept through launch.
• Design and implement processes, dashboards and KPIs to improve efficiency and scalability.

Required qualifications

• 3–9 years in a growth-stage startup, top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or structured general-management/rotational program.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• Ability to build financial and operational models from scratch.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and biases toward action.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives on aggressive timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field.
• Strong fluency with AI tools and workflows.

Nice to have

• Startup or high-growth operating experience
• MBA or other advanced degree
• Direct business operations experience, including defining KPIs and driving performance management and reporting cadences

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization.

About the company

Fora is a modern travel agency empowering entrepreneurs to build travel advisory businesses using AI and global supplier relationships. Founded in 2021, it has a team of 250+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City.