GTM Strategy & Operations Manager- Special Projects

Motive
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for strategic, analytical professionals who lead cross-functional initiatives and have experience with AI tools, who can work remotely in the US while managing complex sales and account operations.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who thrive in aligning senior stakeholders and executing strategic initiatives
    — “Build alignment with senior stakeholders and ensure initiatives move from planning through execution.”
  • Professionals with a background in sales operations and strong technical skills in Salesforce and Google Sheets/Excel
    — “Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel and Salesforce.”

Things to consider

  • Non-compete covenants may be required, except in certain states or for specific roles
    — “employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology.”
  • Compensation varies significantly based on geographic location within the US
    — “The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight project leadership experience with cross-functional teams in your resume and interviews
    — “Develop comprehensive project plans and lead large, cross-functional initiatives.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to synthesize complex data into strategic recommendations
    — “Translate complex data and business problems into clear priorities, recommendations, and measurable outcomes.”
  • Showcase your proficiency with AI tools and workflow automation in your application materials
    — “Proficiency with AI tools, including LLMs, agents, Apps Script, and workflow automation tools.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • shaped and executed strategic initiatives
  • translated complex data into clear priorities
  • developed comprehensive project plans
  • analyzed business performance
  • improved processes and reporting
Typical background
business strategysales operationsconsulting

Skills & requirements

Required

Business StrategySales StrategySales OperationsBusiness OperationsConsultingFinanceAnalytical FunctionProject ManagementCross-functional CollaborationData AnalysisPerformance ManagementDecision-making Frameworks

Preferred

AI ToolsLlmsApps ScriptWorkflow Automation

Stack & domain

Business StrategySales StrategySales OperationsBusiness OperationsConsultingFinanceGoogle SheetsExcelSalesforceAI ToolsLlmsAgentsApps ScriptWorkflow Automation ToolsStrategicAnalyticalExecution-orientedData-drivenOwnershipSound JudgmentAttention To DetailPrioritizationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipInfluenceSalesOperationsAccount Management

About the role

Original posting from Motive via Greenhouse

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

As a GTM Strategy & Operations Manager, you will shape and execute strategic initiatives that improve business performance within our International and MCS Sales and Account Management teams. You will translate business priorities into actionable plans, develop rigorous analysis and recommendations, and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and cross-functional partners.

This role is ideal for a strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented operator who can navigate complex business questions, identify opportunities, and drive solutions from insight through implementation. You will bring a data-driven perspective to planning, forecasting, performance management, and operational improvement while influencing departmental objectives and go-to-market effectiveness.

What You'll Do:

Serve as a strategic operations business partner to business leaders, supporting a large and complex organization.

Translate complex data and business problems into clear priorities, recommendations, and measurable outcomes.

Build alignment with senior stakeholders and ensure initiatives move from planning through execution.

Develop comprehensive project plans and lead large, cross-functional initiatives from scoping through execution, coordinating stakeholders across Sales, Systems, Business Intelligence, Finance, Marketing, and other partners.

Analyze business performance, pipeline, capacity, and broader trends to surface opportunities and risks.

Improve processes, reporting, planning mechanisms, and decision-making frameworks.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in business strategy, sales strategy, sales operations, business operations, consulting, finance, or a related analytical function.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex data into practical recommendations.

Demonstrated success leading projects with broad scope from planning through execution.

Ability to build consensus across teams and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel and Salesforce.

Proficiency with AI tools, including LLMs, agents, Apps Script, and workflow automation tools, to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Strong ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Transparency

Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. Motive uses three geographic zones to determine pay range. For this role, the compensation ranges are: San Francisco, California$169,000—$211,000 USDU.S. metropolitan areas: New York City Area and Seattle, WA$162,000—$202,000 USDOther locations in the United States$147,000—$184,000 USDCreating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. 

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The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. 

Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. (“Employer”) discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law.

Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and compensation thresholds.

All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.

Source: Motive careers (Greenhouse)

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