Handshake
Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations
Handshake, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Handshake’s mission is to democratize access to opportunity by helping every student and early career professional find a great job—no matter where they’re from, what school they attend, or who they know. To achieve that, we must ensure Your impact
Handshake’s mission is to democratize access to opportunity by helping every student and early career professional find a great job—no matter where they’re from, what school they attend, or who they know. To achieve that, we must ensure every student discovers Handshake at the right moment in their journey.
As a
Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations
in the Product team at Handshake, you’ll be at the center of product execution—turning bold ideas into high-velocity launches while instrumenting the systems that help us move faster and smarter. You’ll partner with Product, Design, Engineering, Data, and Go-to-Market teams to orchestrate strategy, streamline operations, and apply the latest in AI tooling to reduce friction and increase clarity across the organization.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious operator to get inside the engine room of a high-growth, multi-sided marketplace. You’ll learn what it takes to scale systems, tools, and teams—and make a tangible impact on students’ careers and employer success.
Your role
In this role, you’ll drive execution by building integrated delivery plans, aligning cross-functional teams on priorities, and running execution checkpoints and OKR reviews to keep launches on track. You’ll proactively manage risks and dependencies using signals from tools like Linear, while piloting AI solutions that automate reporting, dashboards, and routine workflows. Through clear, data-driven communication, you’ll help leadership and teams stay informed, focused, and continuously improving how they operate.
Your Experience
2–4 years in consulting, banking, or a fast moving startup environment. Familiarity with workflow tooling (e.g., Linear) and project management practices. Strong communicator that is clear, concise, and async-friendly. Hands-on builder mindset, ready to quickly prototype and iterate to improve how teams work. Knowledge and familiarity with AI tools deployed in product development organizations. Experience coordinating work and programs across engineering, product, and design teams on product launches, experimentation programs, or similar initiatives.
Bonus areas of expertise
Deep experience with AI tools and agentic workflows. Operational experience supporting launch readiness, OKRs, or process improvements. Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations
role at
Handshake Join to apply for the
Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations
role at
Handshake Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Your impact
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Handshake’s mission is to democratize access to opportunity by helping every student and early career professional find a great job—no matter where they’re from, what school they attend, or who they know. To achieve that, we must ensure Your impact
Handshake’s mission is to democratize access to opportunity by helping every student and early career professional find a great job—no matter where they’re from, what school they attend, or who they know. To achieve that, we must ensure every student discovers Handshake at the right moment in their journey.
As a
Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations
in the Product team at Handshake, you’ll be at the center of product execution—turning bold ideas into high-velocity launches while instrumenting the systems that help us move faster and smarter. You’ll partner with Product, Design, Engineering, Data, and Go-to-Market teams to orchestrate strategy, streamline operations, and apply the latest in AI tooling to reduce friction and increase clarity across the organization.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious operator to get inside the engine room of a high-growth, multi-sided marketplace. You’ll learn what it takes to scale systems, tools, and teams—and make a tangible impact on students’ careers and employer success.
Your role
In this role, you’ll drive execution by building integrated delivery plans, aligning cross-functional teams on priorities, and running execution checkpoints and OKR reviews to keep launches on track. You’ll proactively manage risks and dependencies using signals from tools like Linear, while piloting AI solutions that automate reporting, dashboards, and routine workflows. Through clear, data-driven communication, you’ll help leadership and teams stay informed, focused, and continuously improving how they operate.
Your Experience
2–4 years in consulting, banking, or a fast moving startup environment. Familiarity with workflow tooling (e.g., Linear) and project management practices. Strong communicator that is clear, concise, and async-friendly. Hands-on builder mindset, ready to quickly prototype and iterate to improve how teams work. Knowledge and familiarity with AI tools deployed in product development organizations. Experience coordinating work and programs across engineering, product, and design teams on product launches, experimentation programs, or similar initiatives.
Bonus areas of expertise
Deep experience with AI tools and agentic workflows. Operational experience supporting launch readiness, OKRs, or process improvements. Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionBusiness Development and Sales IndustriesSoftware Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Handshake by 2x Get notified about new Senior Strategy Associate jobs in
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