Strategy & Operations Manager

Bluefish AI • New York, NY

21h

About The Position

Bluefish is seeking an exceptional operator with the range to work across every part of the business to join as Strategy & Operations Manager. As a key member of the Chief of Staff’s team, you’ll own strategic and operational work that helps scale an early-stage company, with the visibility, breadth, and ownership that accelerates careers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience, with a background in strategy consulting (top-tier firm), investment banking, or an internal strategy or operations role at a fast-growing company
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills; comfortable building models and translating data into decision-ready insight
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; able to build polished, executive-quality presentations and complex models
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing directly with C-suite leadership
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives without formal authority and build trust across teams
• Highly resourceful and self-directed; able to step into any part of the business and figure it out
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and comfort working in a small team
• Willingness to operate at any altitude and take on whatever the business requires

Nice To Haves

• Advanced user of AI tools with practical experience deploying them to accelerate work and drive operational improvements (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a connective layer across functions (product, finance, go-to-market, people) identifying gaps, resolving misalignment, and keeping critical initiatives on track
• Lead and execute strategic projects end-to-end: scoping, structuring analysis, developing recommendations, and driving to decision and implementation
• Build the analytical frameworks and quantitative models that inform the company's most important decisions
• Prepare high-quality materials for executive, board, and investor audiences; distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
• Manage the operating cadence of the Chief of Staff function including leadership team rhythms, strategic planning cycles, and quarterly priorities
• Take on special projects with urgency and ownership, often in ambiguous, fast-moving situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed