MBA Graduate: Senior Associate (Strategy & Operations Team)

Are you an MBA graduate looking to apply your strategic and operational expertise in a dynamic, high-impact environment? As a Senior Associate on Momentum’s Strategy & Operations Team, you’ll work alongside senior leaders, driving initiatives that shape the future of digital commerce across our portfolio of companies. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence business outcomes through hands-on experience in program management, business strategy, and operational excellence.

At Momentum, we value diversity, innovation, and a growth mindset. As a member of our team, you will be empowered to take ownership of key projects, develop your leadership skills, and make an immediate impact. This full-time role is based in our Uptown Dallas office, where exceptional people, data, and innovation converge to create opportunities for you to thrive.

Why This Role is for You:

• Leadership from Day One: You’ll be tasked with leading critical cross-functional projects, working directly with senior executives and key stakeholders to shape business outcomes.
• Exposure to High-Level Strategy: You’ll gain direct exposure to business decision-making processes, influencing the direction of projects that impact the future of our portfolio companies.
• A Hands-On Approach to Strategy & Operations: You’ll move from strategy development to execution, ensuring your recommendations are brought to life and see the impact of your work.
• Professional Growth & Development: This role offers rapid career growth, with the opportunity to sharpen your leadership and problem-solving skills, positioning you for leadership roles in program management and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategic Programs: Manage and execute high-impact, cross-functional initiatives, driving operational improvements that align with strategic goals across Momentum’s portfolio.
• Execute Operational Excellence: Take strategic recommendations from concept to execution, working cross-functionally to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Program Planning & Execution: Design comprehensive project plans, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work Closely with Senior Leadership: Partner with executives to solve key business challenges, facilitate workshops, and provide data-backed recommendations to drive strategic decisions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to streamline operations, enhancing business performance across shared services teams.
• Deliver Data-Driven Reports: Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, challenges, and results, offering visibility into key initiatives.

Qualifications:

• MBA Graduate (December 2024 or Spring 2025) with concentrations in Strategy, Operations, Project Management, or General Management.
• 3-5 years of experience in Finance, Program Management, Business Operations, Analytics, Strategy Consulting, or related fields.
• Strong leadership potential with a proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects and make strategic decisions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• A growth mindset and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Bonus: Familiarity with digital commerce, SaaS environments, or experience in high-growth companies.

Why Momentum?

• Impactful Work: Work on strategic initiatives that directly shape the future of our Momentum portfolio.
• Exposure to Senior Leadership: Collaborate with executives and gain insights into the decision-making processes at the highest levels of the business.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development and provide opportunities for rapid career progression.
• Culture of Innovation: Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Gain the opportunity to work across multiple business units and a variety of projects, interacting with different companies within Momentum’s dynamic portfolio.

Company Overview

Momentum is a global innovation leader building a respected collection of independent technology and solutions providers that power digital commerce through amazing people, data and insights, and perpetual innovation. It invests in scaling and incubating modern, values-driven, people-first companies that partner with Fortune 500 brands throughout the entire customer lifecycle. Managing over $4B annually in direct media spend and 1,400+ global employees, Momentum’s portfolio includes PMG, Koddi, Further, and Momentum Commerce. For more information, please visit www.momentum.com .

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum

At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as key components of our company's success and growth. Recognizing the ongoing journey ahead, we are determined to make lasting impacts through the collective efforts of our Leadership team, People & Culture team, and every employee.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. These include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, with no consideration of criminal histories, in alignment with applicable legal requirements.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary for the application process and beyond, we are eager to review and provide reasonable accommodations as needed, in compliance with applicable laws.

Total Rewards

At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual. We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.

The base salary range for this position may vary based on location. Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For roles eligible for remote work, the base salary is tailored to the designated work location. In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions. The People & Culture team will provide specific details during the hiring process.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks.

Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects, across diverse industries and business models, fostering career advancement and development within our growing organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.

Note on Confidentiality

Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.