Manager, Strategic Initiatives; Hybrid

Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Hybrid, New York City)

Open Table is an industry leader that empowers restaurants and diners with technology. With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners, and 25+ years of experience, Open Table helps restaurants focus on what matters most—team, guests, and the bottom line—while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for any occasion.

Open Table is seeking an experienced and strategic individual to join its Growth team as a Manager of Strategic Initiatives. This role will identify and launch high‑impact partnerships with some of the largest companies across industries—including financial services, loyalty, travel, hospitality, and experiences—to create new value for diners worldwide.

• Strategic Analysis & Planning:
  Own and deliver comprehensive analyses and strategic projects, encompassing market and industry analysis, competitive assessments, business case development, scenario planning, and pricing analysis to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Partnership Development:
  Prospect, evaluate, and negotiate deals to facilitate new partners who align with company goals and growth objectives. Evaluate partner proposals, assess business impact and ROI, and provide data‑driven recommendations.
• Relationship Management:
  Prospect, cultivate, and manage relationships with key external partners, collaborating on the identification and execution of new opportunities.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams across Open Table, including Sales, Product, Marketing, Design, Legal, and Analytics, to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and partnerships.
• Forecasting & Analysis:
  Build and maintain forecasting models to project various business scenarios. Define, track, and report on key performance metrics, both internally for Open Table and externally with partners, to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making:
  Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate opportunities, support strategic decisions, and effectively influence partners.

• BA/BS degree or higher
• 6+ years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, strategic partnerships, business development, or a similar role
• Proven track record of successfully collaborating across teams to develop and launch partnerships that drive growth, enhance brand exposure, and deliver valuable benefits to users
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, pricing analysis, market sizing, industry analysis, and competitive analysis
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and effectively manage ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail, self‑motivation, and a proactive approach to achieving goals
• Experience in the consumer technology sector is a plus

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well‑being:
  • Company‑paid therapy sessions through Spring Health
  • Company‑paid subscription to Headspace
  • Annual company‑wide week off a year – the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile‑up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:
  • Development Dollars
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learnings
• Travel discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Free lunch 5 days per week
• Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym, multi‑purpose room, in‑building Starbucks, and more.

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