Growth company · Strategic Operator
Strategic Operator
Trusted operator for a high-growth executive team, supporting planning rhythms, special projects, founder priorities, and sensitive communications.
- Reports to
- CEO and COO
- Team
- Executive team of 5
- Start date
- Within 30 days
- Travel
- Monthly travel to New York
- Experience
- 7+ years in operations, program management, or CoS
- Industry
- Growth-stage technology
- Employment
- full time
- Compensation
- $160,000–$220,000
About the role
A growth-stage company is hiring a Strategic Operator to sit alongside the CEO and COO. You will run the executive planning cadence, lead cross-functional projects, and drive completion on the initiatives that don't have a natural owner. This is a remote-first role with monthly travel to New York for leadership onsites. Best fit for someone who thrives on ambiguity and gets satisfaction from shipping the unglamorous work.
Responsibilities
- ·Run the executive team's weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning cadence
- ·Lead cross-functional projects across product, GTM, and operations
- ·Prepare board materials and manage follow-through on board commitments
- ·Own confidential communications on behalf of the CEO
Requirements
- ·7+ years in operations, program management, or chief-of-staff roles
- ·Strong writing and structured problem solving
- ·Ability to travel monthly and work across time zones
Preferred
- ·Prior seat at a Series B–D company
- ·Consulting or investment banking background
Benefits
- ·Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- ·Paid time off and federal holidays
- ·401(k) or retirement contribution (role-dependent)
- ·Annual performance bonus eligibility
- ·Confidential, partner-led candidate representation from Linear
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Posted Jul 5, 2026 · Open through Oct 5, 2026