Strategy & Operations Lead

About the role: Reporting to Forter's Chief of Staff, the Strategy & Operations Lead will serve as a force-multiplier for the Chief of Staff function — driving execution of high-priority cross-functional initiatives, maintaining the operational cadences that keep the leadership team aligned, and supporting the preparation of key moments such as board meetings and quarterly offsites. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role designed for someone who combines sharp analytical thinking with strong execution discipline. You'll work across the entire business, partner directly with senior leaders, and build the operational muscle to grow into roles of increasing strategic scope over time. What you’ll be doing: Cross-Functional Project Management Drive strategic projects: Support end-to-end execution of high-priority, ad hoc strategic projects on behalf of the Chief of Staff and President, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder coordination from kickoff through completion. Build execution infrastructure: Develop and maintain structured tracking systems (e.g., project plans, dashboards, status trackers) to provide the Chief of Staff and leadership team with clear visibility into initiative progress and blockers. Coordinate across the business: Work across Sales, Product, Finance, Marketing, and other functions to surface dependencies, align on priorities, and unblock execution,