Head of Strategic Operations

Monstro

Head of Strategic Operations influencing execution of Monstro's growth strategy across teams. Collaborating with leadership to ensure priorities and decisions translate into actionable plans.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,750 - $268,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills, with a focus on strategic execution in high-growth environments. Capable of leading initiatives in AI, fintech, and SaaS sectors while effectively communicating and influencing stakeholders.

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Project ManagementStrategic ThinkingExceptional CommunicationAnalytical CapabilityExperience in AI or Fintech

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAnalytical CapabilityExecution MindsetOrganizational SkillsStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicatorInfluential Without AuthorityHigh UrgencyGritRelentless Follow-Through

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

High-Growth StartupsScale-UpsAI-Native MindsetSaaSBankingTech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the company’s source of truth (priorities, owners, deadlines, dependencies)
Ensure that decisions made in executive meetings are translated into clear, actionable, and tracked workstreams
Act as the operational backbone for our commercial expansion
Lead high-impact, confidential initiatives
Identify bottlenecks before they impact delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 –10+ years' experience in high-growth startups or scale-ups
Trusted partner to founders and executives
Exceptional operator with outstanding organisational and project management skills
Comfortable thriving in ambiguity
Strategic thinker with an execution mindset
Outstanding communicator with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
High urgency, grit, and relentless follow-through
Strong analytical capability
Influential without authority
Externally credible and highly polished
AI-native mindset
Experience within AI, fintech, SaaS, BankingTech, or another regulated technology environment
Bachelor's degree required
An MBA or equivalent experience in strategy consulting or executive-level business operations is advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Compensation Package: Competitive salary, equity, and robust benefits package, including paid health, vision, dental, and disability coverage.