Senior Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>About Fora</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Fora is the <strong>modern travel agency,</strong> empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is <strong>our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time.</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The same idea shapes how we work. We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of<strong> 200+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City</strong>. In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies (2026).</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Come build something that hasn't existed before.</p></div><h2><strong>About The Role</strong></h2> <p>As a Senior Manager or Manager, Central Strategy &amp; Operations, you will act as an internal consultant and operator, diving into the highest‑priority opportunities across the company. You will own analyses, frame problems, and drive cross‑functional projects that unlock new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. High performers will graduate to lead a specific business unit or function within 18–36 months.</p> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Problem‑Solving</strong> – Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.</li> <li><strong>Company Operating System</strong> – Run and support the company's planning, reporting, and KPI review cadences, keeping priorities, resource allocation, and business outcomes connected and on track.</li> <li><strong>Experime