Operations Lead, Strategic Growth Initiatives

In Tandem

. Run a tight executive operating cadence, including weekly leadership meetings, monthly business reviews, board preparation, leadership offsites, and the metrics and narratives that anchor decision-making .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional initiatives and developing operating frameworks such as OKRs and KPIs, while leveraging AI tools to enhance business operations and decision-making. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders in fast-paced environments, driving clarity and accountability through structured processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cross-Functional LeadershipOKRs And KPIs DevelopmentAI Tools UtilizationStrategic Partnership EvaluationSaaS And Technology Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Strategic AnalysisProcess RedesignProduct Launch SupportMarket MappingOpportunity SizingDiligence ExecutionCommercial ExperimentationWorkflow DesignDashboard CreationOperating Metrics Development

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingHigh OwnershipAction-OrientedCuriosity About AITrusted Partnership

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsNotion AIAirtableZapierClaude

Industry Keywords

SaaSConsumer TechnologyMarketplacesHealthcare TechnologyFintechBusiness OperationsGrowth StrategyPartnership DevelopmentConsultingInvestment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run a tight executive operating cadence, including weekly leadership meetings, monthly business reviews, board preparation, leadership offsites, and the metrics and narratives that anchor decision-making
Turn company goals into clear operating frameworks such as OKRs and KPIs, surface risks early, and drive follow-through on decisions and commitments
Evaluate and execute partnership and business development opportunities through market mapping, research, opportunity sizing, diligence, outreach preparation, testing, and execution planning
Lead high-priority, cross-functional special projects including strategic analyses, process redesigns, product launches, commercial experiments, and new-market opportunities
Use AI tools daily to accelerate research, synthesis, planning, documentation, communication, and workflow design
Build lightweight AI-enabled workflows, prompts, templates, and internal tools that help teams move faster
Create repeatable playbooks, dashboards, launch plans, operating metrics, and other systems that improve clarity, accountability, speed, and measurement
Work across Product, Go-To-Market, Operations, Partnerships, Finance, Legal, and leadership
Report to the VP of Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience across strategy, operations, product operations, business operations, growth, partnerships, consulting, investing, banking, or a similarly high-ownership environment
Ideally, a mix of strategy training and meaningful operating experience inside a company—for example, consulting or investing followed by 1–2 years in an operations, growth, product, partnerships, or business role
Experience in SaaS, consumer technology, marketplaces, healthcare technology, fintech, or another technology-enabled business
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in fast-moving environments while managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines
Experience supporting product launches, GTM initiatives, strategic partnerships, commercial experiments, or growth projects
High comfort with AI tools and genuine curiosity about how AI can improve business operations, productivity, and decision-making
Nice to have: experience working closely with Product and Engineering; partnerships, BD, channel strategy, or ecosystem development; automation/workflow platforms such as Claude, Notion AI, Airtable, or Zapier; and building dashboards, operating metrics, launch plans, internal playbooks, or executive reporting
A high-ownership operator energized by ambiguity and able to create structure without waiting for perfectly defined responsibilities
A structured, analytical problem-solver with strong business judgment
A trusted cross-functional partner across Product, GTM, Operations, Finance, Legal, Partnerships, and leadership
Action-oriented and comfortable getting into the details
Curious and pragmatic about AI, actively using new tools to improve work and team operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical: In Tandem pays 100% of the premium for employees AND 99% for all additional family members
401k: Up to a 4% match with immediate vesting
Paid leave for all new parents
Learning & Development stipend for employees
Paid Time Off: 11 Holidays + Winter Break (3 Days) + Volunteer Time Off (1 Day) + Floating Holiday (1 Day)
Personal Time Off: 15 days for 0-1 years of employment + 20 days for 1-3 years of employment
Supportive and flexible working environment – work from anywhere!