Strategy and Operations Manager

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 make a significant impact in a fast-paced tech environment? As a vital member of Cribl's centralized Business Operations team, you will lead transformative initiatives that drive strategy, growth, and operational excellence. Your role will involve partnering with cross-functional teams—including finance, product, and go-to-market—to deliver high-impact programs that drive our strategy and create long-term success. You will own strategic initiatives from inception to completion, crafting creative, data-driven strategies that provide actionable recommendations to our executive leadership.

At Cribl, we are passionate about identifying key market trends and insights to unlock new opportunities for customer and revenue growth. You will play a crucial role in driving improvements in our business operations, ensuring we scale efficiently while increasing visibility and accountability around the metrics that matter most. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you conduct in-depth analyses and present your findings to C-level executives, helping shape the future of our company.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative culture where team members enjoy working together—whether remotely or over a meal at a foodie hot spot. If you're someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to contribute to a company poised for legendary success in the tech industry, we want to hear from you! If you are someone that is passionate about making an impact and being a part of a generational company, we’d like to talk with 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, pricing committee, 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 by creating high-quality content for key company-wide and cross-functional meetings, including:

  • Company Kickoff

  • Monthly Business Reviews

  • All Hands

If You 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

Preferred Skills

• Experience in both technology and/or B2B SaaS startup and large, sophisticated company environments

• MBA or professional business degree

• Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary Range ($150,000 - $200,000)

The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), equity, and eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus.

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Bring Your Whole Self

Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us.