Manager, Strategy and Operations

Driven to be the Best  

People. Performance. Purpose.  

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.  

We are looking for a highly skilled and versatile individual to join us as a Strategic Business Manager within the Real Estate team. In this role, you will be entrusted with some of the company’s top priorities, ranging from transforming current operations and identifying efficiencies to rethinking the company’s future and driving profitable growth. You will play a crucial role in shaping the long-term success of the organization by developing and executing comprehensive business strategies that align with our overall vision. By leveraging market insights, you will uncover new opportunities and stay ahead of the competition. 

What You'll Do:   

Reporting to the VP-Head of Real Estate, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to develop business cases and drive opportunities from ideation to execution. Partnering with cross-functional teams, including transformation, finance, IT, and operations, you will make actionable recommendations, create operational guidelines, and lead change management initiatives from concept to launch to ensure successful implementation and measurable financial impact. With high visibility to senior leadership, this role provides an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems, drive growth, and help the organization achieve its strategic goals. You will also inspire teams to work collaboratively, ensuring the effective execution of strategies that contribute to the company’s sustained success and innovation. 

Strategic Initiatives: 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to identify, define, and execute high-impact strategic initiatives that align with the company's long-term objectives. 

• Identify opportunities to rethink operational approaches, streamline processes, and integrate technology or external expertise to enhance overall efficiency and data transparency. 

• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, providing insightful frameworks, tools, and recommendations that drive business growth and transformation. 

Project Management and Change Management: 

• Lead end-to-end project execution, overseeing everything from scoping and analysis to implementation and post-project measurement to ensure alignment with business goals. 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, removing obstacles and maintaining accountability throughout project lifecycles to ensure timely and effective delivery. 

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and shared ownership of project outcomes, while ensuring alignment and engagement. 

• Lead change management efforts, securing buy-in from stakeholders and driving the successful adoption and execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. 

Business and Data Analysis: 

• Conduct in-depth data and financial analyses to identify high-priority opportunities, assess ROI, and provide data-backed recommendations that shape strategic direction. 

• Influence key decision-makers by presenting compelling, data-driven arguments to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of strategic initiatives, continuously optimizing for improved results. 

• Deliver actionable insights based on data analysis to refine both operational and strategic outcomes, ensuring long-term success. 

Perks You’ll Get:  

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance 

• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions 

• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills 

• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more 

What We're Looking For:  

• Bachelor’s degree with strong work experience in strategy and a strong academic record is required; An advanced degree (MBA) is preferred. 

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in roles such as management consulting, corporate finance, corporate development, data analytics, or strategy, demonstrating a track record of success in these areas. 

• Strong quantitative skills with a proven ability to deconstruct complex problems through data analysis and craft compelling, data-driven narratives to support decision-making. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, with a working knowledge of SQL queries and Tableau or similar data visualization tools. 

• Experience with Claude or other AI development and visualization tools is a major plus 

• Familiarity with lease administration, site selection, and market data analysis is a plus 

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences including C-Suite level executives. 

• A proactive, curious learner with a passion for tackling challenging problems and working effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic. 

• You need to be a self-starter, comfortable navigating ambiguity, with a demonstrated ability to apply creative and pragmatic analytical approaches when ideal data may not be readily available. 

The annual starting salary for this position is between $100,000 - $140,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.    

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.  

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.