Drimva

BarkleyOKRP

Sr. Manager, Strategy Operations

$80K–$105K

Kansas City, MO +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026

Location
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Experience
Minimum 5 or more years of related experience and/or training.

About the job

Leads strategy operations across client and new-business projects, coordinating scoping, staffing, vendors, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and AI and research-tool adoption.

What you'll do

  • Support project and AOR scoping and staffing; manage strategy vendors, expenses, bids, contracts, and participant logistics.
  • Track project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, decisions, and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed of risks.
  • Champion AI and tool adoption in Strategy, including evaluating and onboarding vendors and arranging training.

What they ask for

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Pay

$80,000- $105,000 USD annual gross base salary

Tools

Mintel, Waldo, Vytal

AI focus

Champion AI use in the Strategy department, including identifying, vetting, and onboarding new vendors and tools.

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)