# Associate Director, Strategy & Operations at Engine

- Company: Engine
- What the company does: Backed by Entrepreneur First.
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote - US
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-06
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/engine/jobs/8003940003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/engineai-associate-director-strategy-and-operations/

## 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

Tags: Options Travel

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/engineai-associate-director-strategy-and-operations/