Sr. Business Operations and Strategy Manager

1 Day ago • 4-6 Years • $113,396 PA - $153,084 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Sr. Business Operations and Strategy Manager at Alation, you will be crucial in advancing strategic initiatives to boost our growth. Collaborating closely with the executive leadership team, your focus will be on strategic initiatives spanning GTM strategy, pricing, and product partnerships. This role combines strategic thinking with operational execution in a high-growth tech setting. You will apply analytical rigor to solve complex business challenges while implementing solutions that impact our bottom line and scale our operations.
Must have:
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Outstanding presentation and communication
  • Leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Passion for data intelligence/analytics

Job Details

Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.


Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. 

Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You’re Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact. 

Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data. 

Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day!

Job Description:

As the Sr. Business Operations and Strategy Manager at Alation, you will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that propel our growth trajectory. Working closely with our executive leadership team, you’ll focus on strategic initiatives that span GTM strategy, pricing and product partnerships. This role offers the perfect blend of strategic thinking and operational execution in a high-growth technology environment. You'll apply your analytical rigor to solve complex business challenges while directly implementing solutions that impact our bottom line and scale our operations.

What You'll Do:

  • Strategic Planning: Design and lead cross-functional strategic initiatives to drive business growth and operational efficiency

  • Go-to-Market Optimization: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Solutions to optimize our go-to-market motions and improve customer acquisition efficiency

  • Strategic Partnerships: Evaluate and recommend strategic partnership opportunities that accelerate our market penetration and product capabilities

  • Business Case Development: Create data-driven business cases for new initiatives, market expansion, or operational investments

  • Executive Communication: Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling presentations for board members, investors, and executive leadership

Your Background:

  • 4-6 years of experience, including prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG)

  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

  • Outstanding presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executives

  • Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders

  • Passion for technology and interest in the data intelligence/analytics space

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Impact: Drive company-defining decisions through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations

  • Growth: Accelerated career trajectory with opportunities to expand responsibilities as the company scales

  • Scope: Work across multiple business functions to develop a holistic understanding of how a high-growth tech company operates

  • Innovation: Help shape the future of data intelligence and AI in enterprise environments

  • Culture: Join a collaborative environment that combines the intellectual rigor of consulting with the agility of a technology innovator

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Compensation Pay Range:

$113,396.00 - $153,084.00

Salary Information

The base salary range is specific to the United States.  The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training.  If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published.

Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                                   
 

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.  
 

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About The Company

Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions, enabling self-service analytics, cloud transformation, and data governance. 


Nearly 600 enterprises and 40% of the Fortune 100 build data culture and improve data-driven decision-making with Alation, including Cisco, DocuSign, Nasdaq, Pfizer, and Samsung. Alation has been named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list five times, is a 2022 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, and recognized as a 2022 and 2023 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech. 


For more information, visit www.alation.com.

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