Strava
Senior Manager, Business Operations & Special Projects
Strava, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Strava About This Role
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
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. About This 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.
What You’ll Do:
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 developing contingency plans before issues arise Translate high-level strategic directives into actionable project plans with clear milestones Maintain composure and delivering results under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations Create robust analytical frameworks that support critical business decisions
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
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
Compensation Overview:
At Strava, we know our employees are the most important ingredient to our success, and our compensation and total rewards programs reflect that. We take a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on the department and your location. Salary ranges are categorized into one of three tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. We will determine the candidate’s starting pay based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. We may modify these ranges in the future. For more information, please contact your talent partner.
Compensation: $150,000-$160,000 This range reflects base compensation only and does not include equity or benefits. Your recruiter can share more details about the full compensation package, including the range specific to your location, during the hiring process.
For more information on benefits, please click here.
Why Join Us?
Movement brings us together. 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. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at Strava makes an impact.
When you join Strava, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and drive, let’s build something incredible together.
Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.
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Manager, Business Operations & Special Projects
role at
Strava Manager, Business Operations & Special Projects Join to apply for the
Manager, Business Operations & Special Projects
role at
Strava About This Role
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
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. About This 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.
What You’ll Do:
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 developing contingency plans before issues arise Translate high-level strategic directives into actionable project plans with clear milestones Maintain composure and delivering results under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations Create robust analytical frameworks that support critical business decisions
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
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
Compensation Overview:
At Strava, we know our employees are the most important ingredient to our success, and our compensation and total rewards programs reflect that. We take a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on the department and your location. Salary ranges are categorized into one of three tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. We will determine the candidate’s starting pay based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. We may modify these ranges in the future. For more information, please contact your talent partner.
Compensation: $150,000-$160,000 This range reflects base compensation only and does not include equity or benefits. Your recruiter can share more details about the full compensation package, including the range specific to your location, during the hiring process.
For more information on benefits, please click here.
Why Join Us?
Movement brings us together. 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. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at Strava makes an impact.
When you join Strava, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and drive, let’s build something incredible together.
Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.
California Consumer Protection Act Applicant NoticeSeniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing IndustriesSoftware Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Strava by 2x Get notified about new Business Operations Manager jobs in
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