Strategy & Operations Manager (Specialty Travel & Events)

Join Navan, a leading travel technology company, as a Strategy & Operations Manager for Specialty Travel & Events. In this role, you will drive execution across various verticals, lead cross-functional initiatives, and work closely with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. You will also build strong relationships across the organization, identify risks, and support the development of leadership operating cadences. This position offers a range of benefits, including parental leave, healthcare, flexible vacation, and more.

Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve and scale Specialty Travel & Events service offerings, ensuring alignment with the organization's priorities.

About Navan

People who thrive at Navan tend to move quickly, are self-sufficient, demonstrate good judgement, and have strong emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Strategy & Operations Director to translate strategic priorities into clear plans, coordinate stakeholders, and build quantitative analyses.
• Build strong relationships across the organization, create alignment among stakeholders, and identify risks, resolve blockers, and escalate decisions as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills a plus, including experience building analyses and business intelligence reporting
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, resilience, and a collaborative working style
• 4–6 years of professional experience in strategy and operations, business operations, programme management, consulting, or a related field. Experience in a high-growth tech company is strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills and a track record of delivering through others without relying on formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Comfort operating in a fast-changing environment with competing priorities