Strategy & Business Operations Manager

F. Schumacher & Co. is a fast-growing and innovative interior design company. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. We are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. It challenges convention. It brings a unique point of view into the world. It sets trends. And it leaves a mark.

F. Schumacher & Co., also know as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher has myriad showrooms in the United States and nationally, as well as a best-in-class website.

This is Hybrid Role, and you will be based Onsite 3 - 4 Days Week in our beautiful NYC Office - Salary: $85,000 Annually

The Strategy & Business Operations Manager will be a member of the Strategy & Business Operations team, reporting to the Director. This team is responsible for leading cross-functional change across the organization by driving key strategic, financial, and operational initiatives.

As the Strategy & Business Operations Manager, you will add value through your:

Project Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration Abilities:

• Drive incremental revenue and operational excellence by leading critical cross-functional initiatives across FSCO business units.
• Work directly with leadership including the CEO and CFO, business unit Presidents, heads of product, procurement, operations, etc. to support execution against strategic opportunities and priorities.
• Manage multiple internal projects concurrently; clearly organize and articulate deliverables of respective projects and key milestones on relevant project timelines.
• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders and ensure follow through on project deliverables and take ownership of the timeliness of project progress.
• Support any process improvements and organizational change management needed as a result of these strategic initiatives.
• Bring a solutions-oriented approach to help overcome project obstacles as they arise.
• Embrace sustainable problem-solving—going beyond short-term fixes to build lasting systems, solutions, and visibility.

Business-Driving Data and Insights Skills:

• Lead any root-cause analysis, fact-finding, data gathering, and reporting needed to measure success of initiatives.
• Analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and embrace a test-and-learn approach relating to initiatives.
• Ensure that any analyses or data deep-dives aren’t solely academic exercises but drive change and impact for their audience.
• Proficient in distilling large amounts of data into digestible and actionable insights for a leadership audience.

This is Hybrid Role, and you will be based Onsite 3 - 4 Days Week in our beautiful NYC Office.

Job Requirements:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fast paced environment, preferably in a strategy, finance, growth, or operations role
• Highly skilled in MS Office (including Excel, Outlook, and Word). Power BI / Tableau experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and drive impact
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in an evolving and fast-paced business environment.
• A self-starter able to operate autonomously but also work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and change direction based on business needs
• A sense of urgency and willingness to take initiative and be proactive
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, stay organized, and contribute a point-of-view.

Benefits Package:

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 25 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.