Senior Strategic Operations Associate

Role: Senior Strategic Operations Associate

Reports To: Maddie Burke, Chief of Staff

Location: Buckhead, Atlanta

Workplace Type: We ask all employees to work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum 3x/week in their local office. We welcome employees to utilize office space more than that where possible.

 

For Internal Employees

• Is there a minimum level of experience required? 
  • Yes, 12 months of tenure minimum and Senior Associate level or above
• When does the role start? 
  • September 2025 (exact date TBC based on handover period)
• Do I need to inform my manager before applying? 
  • Yes, you should speak to your manager before applying
• Is this role open to people based outside of Atlanta?
  • If you’re based in one of our other offices your application will be considered but you should be comfortable adjusting your hours to suit the needs of the role.
• Who do I contact if I have additional questions? 
  • If you’re interested and have any questions, please get in contact with Maddie Burke or Gabby Pearl

 

Are you energized by the opportunity to bring structure and momentum to executive-level priorities? Do you thrive behind the scenes, making complex organizations run more smoothly? We are seeking a Strategic Operations Manager to support the Global Chief of Staff and CEO in driving alignment, execution, and clarity across our executive leadership team.

This highly visible role will serve as a connective thread across meetings, projects, and communications involving the CEO and top leaders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, and business-savvy. You should be able to bring order to complexity, follow through on critical initiatives, and serve as a trusted operator in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities

Executive & Meeting Support

• Optimise CEO and executive team effectiveness by coordinating leadership meetings, preparing materials, tracking actions, and enhancing meeting rhythms.
• Support the CEO's internal operating rhythm by helping manage a master calendar of leadership team meetings, enterprise touchpoints, and critical planning moments.
• Own logistics, briefing materials, and preparation for enterprise-wide meetings and CEO-led forums, partnering closely with the Chief of Staff and key stakeholders.

Project Management & Strategic Coordination

• Support and help drive special initiatives led by the CEO or Chief of Staff - tracking progress, surfacing issues, and ensuring timely execution. 
• Maintain simple, useful tracking systems or dashboards for CEO or Leadership Team priorities and follow-ups.
• Provide flexible support on evolving priorities connected to the Chief of Staff’s broader mandate
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Strategy, Finance, People) to align deliverables related to enterprise objectives. 

Communications & Information Flow

• Draft or refine internal communications and presentations in support of the CEO and executive messaging.
• Help manage the flow of inbound requests to the Office of the CEO - triaging, redirecting, or handling directly as appropriate.
• Partner with internal, events, or People teams to support logistics and prepare for internal leadership moments (e.g., Town Halls, LT offsites, culture events).

 

Key competencies and attributes

• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal - able to draft clear, concise communications and synthesize complex ideas for a senior audience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and bring structure to fast-moving situations.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with sound judgment and a deep sense of professionalism -especially when working with sensitive information or senior stakeholders
• Proactive and accountable, with a mindset of anticipating needs and solving problems without being asked.
• Collaborative and personable, with a strong ability to build relationships across functions and levels.

 

Company Overview

World 50 Group is a global leader in facilitating meaningful collaboration among C-suite executives from the world’s most influential companies. We bring together senior leaders to share groundbreaking ideas, solve complex challenges, and drive innovation. Our members trust us to provide them with unique insights, connections, and strategies to lead in a rapidly changing world.

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