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About the role
Options Travel, now part of Engine, is scaling toward $1B in corporate travel. We’re hiring a Associate Director, Strategy & Operations to turn strategy into execution across the business and act as the connective layer across our divisions — so the CEO can stay focused on strategy, market shifts, and growth. This is a high-visibility role for a decisive operator who gets things done, works well with senior stakeholders, and is fluent in corporate travel. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Operationalize strategy — take defined Options Travel strategies and initiatives from plan through execution to measurable outcome, and report results to the CEO and stakeholders
- Drive cross-division operating rhythm — set the cadence and coordination across Sales, Operations, the online booking tool (OBT), Account Management, and Accounting to keep initiatives aligned and moving
- Serve as the Options–Engine liaison — the day-to-day point of contact once the online booking tool is live, resolving issues and coordinating fixes, pricing, and technology needs
- Coordinate contracts and legal — organize Options Travel contracts and partner with Engine counsel to keep agreements current and moving
- Solve problems with clients — engage directly with clients to resolve issues and support retention and growth, in partnership with the CEO and division leaders
- Improve how the business runs — identify and implement new processes that increase scalability and operational efficiency
More about this role
Engine is the AI-native platform for intelligent travel. For a decade, Engine has built the proprietary technology and supply behind modern business travel, serving over 40,000 customers and nearly 2 million travelers, along with leading travel and AI companies that build on Engine's infrastructure. One system powers business travel, group travel, human agents, and AI agents.
That work has earned Engine recognition as TravelTech's Reservation Platform of the Year (2026), a spot on Inc.'s Power Partners list (2026), and one of Built In's Best Places to Work (2020–2026).
We're looking for bold, ambitious people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel. Working here, you can expect exponential growth, an ambitious pace, full ownership, and high-caliber colleagues who push you to do the best work of your career. Every hire raises the bar.
Come outpace the ordinary and build the future of travel with us.
Options Travel, now part of Engine, is scaling toward $1B in corporate travel. We’re hiring a Associate Director, Strategy & Operations to turn strategy into execution across the business and act as the connective layer across our divisions — so the CEO can stay...
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