What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations position at SquareTrade?
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
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