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It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
The Senior Director, Strategic Operations & Transformation serves as a trusted advisor to the COO of Legal, Societal, and Global Affairs (LSGA) and is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving the organization's operating model.
Reporting to the COO - Legal, this leader oversees LSGA's rhythm of the business, business operations, budget and resource planning, governance processes, strategic programs, and Project Management Office (PMO). The role also serves as an internal transformation and operational excellence function, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve effectiveness, strengthen accountability, and help LSGA scale for the future.
Leading a small, high-performing team, this individual will help run the Office of the President & CLO, ensuring the organization operates with discipline, transparency, agility, and focus as it supports ServiceNow's next phase of growth and impact.
Lead LSGA's Operating System
- Own and evolve LSGA's annual operating cadence, including planning processes, business reviews, leadership team governance, performance management, and organizational reporting.
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, headcount management, vendor governance, and operational reporting across the organization.
- Partner closely with Finance, People, Digital Technology, and executive leadership to ensure strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Establish scalable operating mechanisms, governance processes, dashboards, and metrics that improve transparency, accountability, and execution.
Drive Strategic Programs and PMO
- Lead the LSGA PMO and portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring clear prioritization, ownership, risk management, and successful execution.
- Coordinate complex cross-functional programs spanning Legal, Compliance, Ethics, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Social Impact, and ServiceNow.org.
- Anticipate issues, remove roadblocks, and help drive alignment across the LSGA leadership team and key enterprise stakeholders.
Drive Operational Excellence and Transformation
- Lead the continuous assessment and improvement of LSGA processes, operating mechanisms, governance models, and organizational workflows.
- Conduct process mapping, organizational diagnostics, and operating model reviews to simplify work, eliminate friction, and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, data, and technology to improve productivity, visibility, and decision-making.
- Build and lead a small, high-impact Strategic Operations team that acts as an internal "SWAT team" for the organization's most critical operational challenges, transformation efforts, and emerging priorities.
- Partner with leaders across LSGA to clarify ownership, streamline processes, improve service delivery, and strengthen execution at scale.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, management consulting, program leadership, transformation, or related executive operating roles.- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, planning, and resource management.
- Exceptional program management, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives, drive alignment, and execute through ambiguity.
- Track record of building scalable operating models, improving organizational effectiveness, and delivering measurable business impact.
What Success Looks Like
- LSGA operates through a clear, disciplined, and scalable operating model.
- Strategic priorities are translated into action, measured, and delivered consistently.
- Leaders have visibility into organizational performance, risks, and resource allocation.
- Processes are streamlined, ownership is clear, and teams spend more time on high-value work.
- The organization is continuously improving, simplifying, and modernizing how work gets done.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $220,300 - $396,500, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
The Senior Director, Strategic Operations & Transformation serves as a trusted advisor to the COO of Legal, Societal, and Global Affairs (LSGA) and is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving the organization's operating model.
Reporting to the COO - Legal, this leader oversees LSGA's rhythm of the business, business operations, budget and resource planning, governance processes, strategic programs, and Project Management Office (PMO). The role also serves as an internal transformation and operational excellence function, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve effectiveness, strengthen accountability, and help LSGA scale for the future.
Leading a small, high-performing team, this individual will help run the Office of the President & CLO, ensuring the organization operates with discipline, transparency, agility, and focus as it supports ServiceNow's next phase of growth and impact.
Lead LSGA's Operating System
- Own and evolve LSGA's annual operating cadence, including planning processes, business reviews, leadership team governance, performance management, and organizational reporting.
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, headcount management, vendor governance, and operational reporting across the organization.
- Partner closely with Finance, People, Digital Technology, and executive leadership to ensure strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Establish scalable operating mechanisms, governance processes, dashboards, and metrics that improve transparency, accountability, and execution.
Drive Strategic Programs and PMO
- Lead the LSGA PMO and portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring clear prioritization, ownership, risk management, and successful execution.
- Coordinate complex cross-functional programs spanning Legal, Compliance, Ethics, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Social Impact, and ServiceNow.org.
- Anticipate issues, remove roadblocks, and help drive alignment across the LSGA leadership team and key enterprise stakeholders.
Drive Operational Excellence and Transformation
- Lead the continuous assessment and improvement of LSGA processes, operating mechanisms, governance models, and organizational workflows.
- Conduct process mapping, organizational diagnostics, and operating model reviews to simplify work, eliminate friction, and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, data, and technology to improve productivity, visibility, and decision-making.
- Build and lead a small, high-impact Strategic Operations team that acts as an internal "SWAT team" for the organization's most critical operational challenges, transformation efforts, and emerging priorities.
- Partner with leaders across LSGA to clarify ownership, streamline processes, improve service delivery, and strengthen execution at scale.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, management consulting, program leadership, transformation, or related executive operating roles.- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, planning, and resource management.
- Exceptional program management, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives, drive alignment, and execute through ambiguity.
- Track record of building scalable operating models, improving organizational effectiveness, and delivering measurable business impact.
What Success Looks Like
- LSGA operates through a clear, disciplined, and scalable operating model.
- Strategic priorities are translated into action, measured, and delivered consistently.
- Leaders have visibility into organizational performance, risks, and resource allocation.
- Processes are streamlined, ownership is clear, and teams spend more time on high-value work.
- The organization is continuously improving, simplifying, and modernizing how work gets done.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $220,300 - $396,500, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Automotive
- Sports & Recreation
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote strategy operations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with cross-functional program management and executive-level communication
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, or data visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage OKR or goal-setting frameworks
- Experience supporting strategic planning cycles, including annual and quarterly business reviews
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, or Notion
Tips for Your Remote Strategy Operations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote strategy operations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search current listings by role and apply directly to the ones that match your background before postings close.
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote strategy operations managers move work forward through written memos, structured Slack threads, and documented decisions. Add a writing sample or strategy memo to your application materials so hiring managers can assess your async output before the first interview.
Highlight remote-ready tools in your resume
Employers hiring remote strategy operations managers look for fluency in tools like Notion, Confluence, Asana, and Looker. Name the platforms you've used for planning, reporting, or project tracking, and tie each one to a specific work outcome.
Prepare for a remote work style interview
Remote hiring panels for strategy operations roles consistently ask how you manage competing priorities without real-time access to leadership, and how you document decisions for distributed teams. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show self-direction and async coordination rather than office-based execution.
Remote Strategy Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote strategy operations manager job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed organizations where strategy operations managers work async by default. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives without in-person oversight. A portfolio of documented process improvements, OKR frameworks, or strategic planning outputs signals you can deliver independently, which gives you a clear edge over candidates with similar experience but no remote work history.
Which companies hire remote strategy operations managers?
Employers currently hiring remote strategy operations managers include IQVIA, CVS Health, and Interactive Strategies, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first tech companies, distributed SaaS firms, and large enterprises with globally distributed teams are among the most active hirers of strategy operations managers in fully remote roles.
Can you get a remote strategy operations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level strategy operations roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage projects and communicate decisions independently from day one. Growth-stage startups and mission-driven organizations are the most likely to hire early-career candidates remotely. Showing documented examples of process ownership, committee or project leadership, or strategy work from internships or freelance engagements makes a stronger case than a blank resume.
Do you need a degree for remote strategy operations manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, measurable results, and relevant tools experience alongside or instead of a degree for strategy operations managers. Candidates who can show outcomes, such as improved planning cycles, cost reductions, or cross-functional projects delivered on time, consistently compete well even without a traditional four-year background.
Which industries hire the most remote strategy operations managers?
Remote strategy operations manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors hire strategy operations managers remotely because their teams are distributed across time zones and need dedicated operators to keep planning, execution, and cross-functional alignment running without a central office.
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