Strategy & Business Operations Lead (Edtech)

TL;DR

Strategy & Business Operations Lead (Edtech): Shaping the end-to-end consumer strategy and owning the operating cadence for the Consumer organization with an accent on market insights, competitive dynamics, and annual planning. Focus on identifying white-space growth opportunities, managing OKR/KPI tracking, and aligning senior stakeholders.

Location: Denver, CO (Remote, hybrid, or office options available)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in online learning, recently partnering with Coursera to scale unique educational products worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and sharpen the end-to-end Consumer strategy across a 2–8 quarter horizon.
• Identify and prioritize new white-space growth opportunities and market segments from hypothesis to business case.
• Lead competitive and market intelligence, specifically regarding LLMs and other creator platforms.
• Translate learner and market insights into strategic recommendations and research priorities.
• Provide strategic input for annual and half-year planning and resource sequencing.
• Own the Consumer team's operating cadence, including weekly meetings and OKR/KPI tracking.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategy-focused business operations.
• Experience working within a consumer or subscription-based tech environment.
• Proven track record of developing strategic recommendations from market and competitive analysis.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including forecasting and business case building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to take full ownership of programs and manage ambiguity effectively.

Nice to have

• MBA or an advanced degree.
• Familiarity with operating cadences such as QBR/MBR processes and KPI dashboards.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements allowing for home, office, or collaboration space options.
• Opportunity to work within a globally distributed team.
• High-visibility role with significant ownership and the ability to make a global impact.
• Collaborative environment focused on complex problem-solving and strategic growth.