Strategy and Operations Manager

Cribl Data Observability Software

Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn't take itself too seriously; and we're looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We're growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity.

Why You'll Love This Role

Are you ready to drive meaningful impact across all functions at one of the fastest growing tech companies? At Cribl, we are passionate about helping companies unlock the value of their IT and Security data and our centralized Strategy & Operations team plays a key part in realizing that vision. As a member of StratOps, you'll operate at the center of Cribl's most important initiatives from leading annual planning to NPI. You'll partner directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to define strategy, turn it into action, and ensure disciplined execution as we scale. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to chaos, and enjoys solving hard, cross-functional business problems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and fun culture where team members enjoy working together, whether remotely or over a meal during our offsites. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a company poised for generational success in the tech industry, we want to hear from you!

As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will...

Lead cross-functional initiatives and long-term programs, collaborating closely with functional leaders and Cribl's executive team. Examples include annual and quarterly planning processes, new product introduction (NPI) and board meeting content preparation.

Design and implement company-wide processes to track priorities, goals, and results, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Tackle complex, ambiguous problems by synthesizing diverse stakeholder opinions, forming recommendations, and developing end-to-end solutions.

Drive special ad hoc projects from inception to completion as directed by business leaders to enable state changes in the business.

Manage and improve business cadence for key company-wide and cross-functional reviews.

We are a remote-first company and work happens across many time-zones - you may be required to occasionally perform duties outside your standard working hours.

If You've Got It - We Want It

Experience : 10+ years in corporate strategy, consulting, or business operations roles at top firms or tech companies.

Strategic Planning : Self-motivated with strong multitasking abilities and effective program management skills, with ability to organize and manage multiple company-wide initiatives in parallel.

Problem Solving and Insight : Adaptable and results-oriented systems thinker who thrives in ambiguous environments, learns quickly, and approaches challenges entrepreneurially.

Communication and Influence : Excellent verbal and visual communication skills with the ability to influence diverse personalities and present to C-level stakeholders.

Analytical Ability : Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, including advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Leadership : Ability to work independently, drive cross-functional initiatives, and lead without direct authority.

Collaboration and Teamwork : Leverage functional empathy to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, understand diverse perspectives, and align on shared objectives to achieve results.

BONUS : Deep knowledge of the IT and Security data markets.