Principal, Strategic Operations & Growth

Apartment List
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 156,000 - 222,000 annuallyFunction: Marketing & GrowthExperience: 6-8 yearsSkills: ["High-trust","Communication","Bias to action","Comfort with ambiguity","Strategic judgment"]

Own the operating backbone for the COO, closing gaps between growth ideas and cross-functional execution. Partner directly with the COO on high-leverage strategic initiatives, lead 0-to-1 efforts, and drive end-to-end cross-functional alignment across brand, growth, research, technical SEO/AEO, partnerships, and new ventures. Set the operating cadence (goals, accountability, “done” definitions), run forecasting/MBR cycles with Finance and the Chief of Staff, and act as the trusted conduit for decisions and context.

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Principal, Strategic Operations & Growth

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Job Summary

Own the operating backbone for the COO, closing gaps between growth ideas and cross-functional execution. Partner directly with the COO on high-leverage strategic initiatives, lead 0-to-1 efforts, and drive end-to-end cross-functional alignment across brand, growth, research, technical SEO/AEO, partnerships, and new ventures. Set the operating cadence (goals, accountability, “done” definitions), run forecasting/MBR cycles with Finance and the Chief of Staff, and act as the trusted conduit for decisions and context.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Marketing & Growth
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner directly with the COO on highest-leverage strategic initiatives and run full execution where the COO sets direction.
  • •Identify and drive 0-to-1 initiatives by pressure-testing ideas, building MVPs, and standing up processes to scale.
  • •Lead end-to-end cross-functional initiatives across brand, growth, research, AEO/SEO, partnerships, and new ventures to ensure clarity and alignment.
  • •Own the operating rhythm across the COO’s remit, including goal cadence, team objectives, accountability check-ins, and “definitions of done.”
  • •Lead forecasting and the MBR cycle for the COO’s functions with Finance and the Chief of Staff, building the narrative for leadership updates.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 156,000 - 222,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kHome OfficeHome InternetGym MembershipMortgage Savings

Key Requirements

  • •6-8+ years in growth leadership, strategy & operations, or business-operations roles, including owning cross-functional and 0-to-1 initiatives with minimal oversight.
  • •Experience in management consulting, investment banking, or a general management rotational program with a transition into an operating role.
  • •Operate with delegated authority—make sound judgment calls on what to escalate versus resolve independently.
  • •Deep experience in at least one area such as brand, growth/performance marketing, technical SEO, or business development/partnerships to set direction and partner credibly with specialists.
  • •Ability to bring cohesion across functions and drive accountability without formal authority.
Experience:6-8 yearsGrowthStrategyBusiness operations0-to-1Cross-functional
Skills:High-trustCommunicationBias to actionComfort with ambiguityStrategic judgment

Company Brief

Apartment List
Operates an online rental marketplace that matches renters with apartments through personalized search, listings aggregation, and rental tools. Provides neighborhood guides, pricing insights, and resources to simplify apartment hunting and leasing.
Industry: PropTech
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2011
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