Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations

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Brisbane, CA
In-Office
160K-190K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web
The Role
Lead strategic operations initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, optimize supply chain processes, and drive cost reduction while maintaining service excellence.
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Company Description

SquareTrade/Allstate Protection Plans (“APP”) is the fastest growing company of its kind. We’re revolutionizing a $30b industry with service innovation and attention to customer satisfaction. We partner with some of the largest, most sophisticated retailers and carriers in the world (Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, and T-Mobile to name a few), consistently win industry awards, have received tens of thousands of 5-star reviews… and we’re just getting started. A member of the Allstate family, APP has headquarters in San Francisco and London. We are currently expanding in Europe and Asia Pacific, including Japan and Australia.

    Job Description

    We’re seeking a high-impact leader to join our Operations and Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about solving complex operational challenges. You’ll lead strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and own a vertical line of business with direct influence on company performance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and execute strategic operations initiatives across supply chain, customer experience, and internal systems.
    • Scale service supply chain capabilities to meet future growth and optimize operational processes to reduce inefficiencies.
    • Own a significant claims expense line in the P&L and drive cost reduction while maintaining service excellence.
    • Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales) and external partners to meet aggressive business targets.
    • Manage and mentor a team of managers and contributors.
    • Present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

    You're our ideal candidate if you:

    • Have a low ego with a high degree of impact and agility
    • Can navigate complex and ambiguous situations while leverage data to make timely and sound decisions
    • Develop talent and work effectively with others to drive team success
    • Have a forward-thinking mindset, anticipating future trends, challenges and opportunities
    • Operate with high integrity and are committed to accountability and transparency

    Qualifications

    • 5–8+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
    • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.
    • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic decisions.
    • Strong analytical skills with a bias for action and execution.
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft CoPilot or similar tools is a plus.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with executive audiences.
    • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

    Additional Information

    At SquareTrade you'll have access to: 

    • Medical, dental and vision coverage with network optionality to support our dispersed workforce
    • HSAs and FSAs
    • Open access to mental health benefits including 1:1 therapy, coaching sessions and digital resources
    • $75 monthly allowance to support self-care and well-being
    • Up to 4% company match into 401(k)
    • Supportive leave policies including paid parental, grieving and loss, and domestic violence protected leaves
    • Paid Time Off 
    • Work flexibility
    • Talent shares
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Learning opportunities
    • Hybrid work arrangements
    • $80 monthly internet connectivity stipend
    • Various corporate perks and discounts

    SquareTrade estimates the possible base compensation for this role to be in the range : $160K - $190K

    SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status.  

    The Team:  http://www.squaretrade.com/leadership   

    Thank you for your interest in a career at SquareTrade. Throughout your job search, please be mindful of recruitment fraud.

    Top Skills

    Excel
    Microsoft Copilot
    Power BI
    PowerPoint
    SQL
    Tableau
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    The Company
    Brisbane, CA
    711 Employees
    Year Founded: 1999

    What We Do

    Over the past decade, Allstate Protection Plans (previously branded and known outside the U.S. as SquareTrade) has revolutionized the product protection industry. We’ve done it through innovation, seamless customer experiences, and by following the golden rule: treat others as you want to be treated. That’s why over 70% of consumers say they prefer Allstate Protection Plans over our competitors, and why Allstate Protection Plans are trusted by over 140 million customers and many of the largest retailers and mobile carriers in North America to protect everything from smartphones to appliances, TVs to furniture, and more.

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