Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives
GoFundMeCrowdfunding company
Remote$185,000 - $278,000Manager
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead strategic initiatives and platform excellence programs, driving cross-functional execution and decision-making.
- •GoFundMe is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives to lead the Platform Excellence program.
- •This role will translate complex priorities into an accountable roadmap, driving critical enterprise decisions and establishing governance across various departments.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead the Platform Excellence program, translating priorities into a 12-18 month roadmap.
- •Drive critical enterprise decisions by framing complex issues and tradeoffs for executives.
- •Establish governance and accountability through forums, trackers, and operating cadences.
- •Create rigorous, audit-ready documentation for program progress and outcomes.
- •Provide executive-level reporting and develop scalable systems and workflows.
- •Requirements 8+ years of experience in enterprise program leadership, strategic initiatives, or a related field.
- •Direct, hands-on experience leading cross-functional programs within fintech, payments, or e-commerce.
- •Experience supporting regulatory remediation or compliance-related transformation.
- •Credibility with senior executives and ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
- •Comfortable shaping enterprise operating models and driving detailed execution.
Required skills
Program ManagementProject ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementCompliance Management
Nice-to-have skills
Business OperationsStrategic Planning
Domain expertise
fintechecommerce
Benefits & perks
Equity, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Financial assistance, Family planning, Parental leave, Flexible time-off, Mental health and wellness resources, Learning and development programs, Recognition programs, Volunteering program
Tech stack
PythonJavaScriptSQLGitJiraConfluencePowerPointGoogle AnalyticsGA4WorkdayGreenhouseLever
