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Fora Travel · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager / Manager, Central Strategy & Operations

Fora Travel is a modern travel agency that empowers individuals to turn their passion for travel into a successful business. As a Senior Manager or Manager of Central Strategy & Operations, you will act as an internal consultant, driving cross-functional projects and unlocking new revenue streams for the company.

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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Strategic Problem‑Solving – Structure ambiguous problems, build analytical models, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations
Experimentation & Analytics – Design experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly to optimize product‑market fit and unit economics
Project Management – Drive cross‑functional workstreams from concept through launch
Operational Excellence – Design and implement processes, dashboards and KPIs that improve efficiency and scalability of new initiatives

Qualification

Analytical RigorProject ManagementCommunicationSQLExcel/Google SheetsEntrepreneurial MindsetPassion for TravelStakeholder ManagementStartup ExperienceMBA

Required

3–5 years in a top‑tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or structured general‑management/rotational program (e.g., Amazon, Uber, DoorDash)
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and SQL; comfort building financial and operational models from scratch
Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity, biases toward action, and relentlessly seeks improvement
Exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to distill complex analyses into executive‑ready insights
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives on aggressive timelines
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field
Genuine interest in redefining the travel industry and building with AI‑driven tools

Preferred

Startup or high‑growth operating experience is a strong plus
MBA or other advanced degree

Benefits

Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Memberships
401k plan with company match
Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life Insurance
Stock Options

Company

Fora Travel

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Fora is the modern travel agency.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$78.5M
Key Investors
Insight PartnersForerunner
2025-01-01Series C· $40M
2023-01-01Series B· $20M
2022-08-11Series A· $13.5M

Leadership Team

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Henley Vazquez
Co-Founder
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Jake Peters
Co-Founder & Chief Product and Technology Officer
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