Instawork

Instawork

Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$200kDetected 21 days ago
SparkData AnalysisLogisticsRoboticsResearchLeadership

About the role

  • Our AI-powered labor marketplace helps local businesses scale, and enables global technology companies to push the frontiers of robotics and AI.
  • You will act as the "connective tissue" that turns frontline learnings into scalable, automated processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build the Playbook (0 to 1): Take new initiatives from a blank sheet to a functioning business.
  • You will lead the ideation and incubation of new growth vectors, hacking together initial supply and demand until the project gains traction and can stand on its own.
  • Strategic Execution & Category Launch: Define and implement Instawork's strategy for entering new service lines and verticals. You will be the internal owner responsible for identifying where we should "parachute" next and how we win in those markets.
  • Partnership Development: Build and grow relationships with early-adopter brands and agencies in new categories. Deeply understand partner pain points to ensure Instawork can support their specific labor and data needs.
  • Market & Data Analysis: Perform deep-dive research into new industry trends and competitive landscapes. Leverage data to anticipate needs and ensure our product and operations can seamlessly support massive, fluctuating workforce requirements.

Requirements

  • You are comfortable with fast iteration, navigating complex requirements, and solving unstructured problems in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
  • Multi-disciplinary Executor: 6+ years in finance, operations, consulting, or high-growth startup environments.
  • You have a proven track record of owning chaotic, ground-level execution and turning early momentum into sustainable success.
  • You can turn operational friction into scalable processes and influence senior stakeholders.
  • 6+ years in finance, operations, consulting, or high-growth startup environments.

Compensation

  • The base salary for this position is $160,000 - $200,000
  • At least 8 paid company holidays annually

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
  • A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Commuter stipend
  • Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
  • Flexible spending plans
  • Always Be Learning
  • This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:

Company info

  • We put ourselves in the shoes of our colleagues and customers and don't shy away from uncomfortable conversations, instead building trust through honest and direct feedback.
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