Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management. Our program provides guidance, support and treatment for members seeking to overcome their tobacco, alcohol and opioid use. From unhealthy habits to active substance use disorders, Pelago delivers a personalized solution based on individual health, habits, genetics, and goals, providing care for members wherever they might be on the substance use spectrum.
Pelago's suite of virtual services ranges from education, to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Pelago enables employers and health plans to deliver accessible, affordable, and effective treatment for substance misuse.
Pelago has scaled to helping hundreds of employers and health plans and has already helped more than 750,000 members manage their substance use better. We have recently closed our Series C and raised over $151m from leading global investors. If you are passionate about making an impact on the health of others, join us and make it happen!
Overview Of The Role
We are looking for an execution-focused Senior Business Operations Manager to support our next phase of growth. As the first member of our business operations team, you will partner closely with our COO and executive team to define and drive critical initiatives across the company. The ideal candidate combines deep analytical thinking with strong communication skills to influence change and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This high-impact role reports to the COO and provides an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our business.
In this role, you will…
Business Performance Management
Partner with the COO and cross-functional leaders to drive the annual strategic planning process, including setting company OKRs and ensuring alignment across teams.
Work with leaders to translate company strategy into actionable plans and roadmaps.
Monitor critical business metrics and collaborate with leaders alongside business performance insights to identify priorities.
Partner with team leaders and data team to develop dashboards to understand the impact and operations of the business at all levels.
Develop materials to communicate performance insights and recommendations to the company and the leadership team.
Proactively engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure strong alignment and buy-in on key initiatives and performance goals.
Cross-functional Strategic Initiatives
Systematically identify and prioritize the highest-impact opportunities to drive improvements in our business.
Scope and lead cross-functional initiatives and collaboration to drive business results.
Embed continuous improvement practices across functions and drive operational excellence across the company.
The background we're looking for...
6+ years of experience in a high-growth startup environment, business operations, or management consulting (ideally 2+ years in the business operations or Chief of Staff function in a high growth start-up).
Strong business acumen and experience driving strategic planning.
Excellent analytical skills and expertise in leveraging data to uncover insights and drive decisions.
Exceptional communication with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives from start to finish.
Highly collaborative with a passion for working across teams to drive results.
Proficiency in data visualization and BI tools (e.g. Looker) preferred.
Passionate about our mission.
What You’ll Love About Us…
We have a whole host of perks for our people! From life essentials to nice-to-haves, there are more than a few good reasons to love working with us. We strive to ensure Pelago employees have equitable access to healthcare, wellbeing, time away, and then some.
Generous and meaningful equity package
Full Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401k Plan
Unlimited PTO Policy, 10 paid holidays, & company wide “Me Time” Days
Paid maternity, paternity & new parent leave
Flexible working environment
Annual Learning and Development stipend to support continued learning and career development
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Mental Health Care through Spring Health
Access to Reproductive & Family Planning Care
Substance Use Support for employees and family members
The provided range reflects our US target salary range for this full-time position, which is part of our broader total compensation package, including stock options, comprehensive benefits, and incentive pay applicable to eligible roles. Individual pay within the range will vary based on a variety of factors like role-related experience and education, internal pay equity, and other relevant business factors. At Pelago, we are committed to an equitable and fair pay philosophy and review total compensation for our employees at least twice a year.
Pay Range
$140,000 — $190,000 USD
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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