Senior Manager, Strategic Insights & Analytics

Who We AreButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission!About The PositionAs the Senior Manager, Strategic Insights and Analytics, you will serve as a senior individual contributor and people leader responsible for shaping how the business understands performance, anticipates what’s next, and makes better strategic decisions. This is a player–coach role, with direct ownership of proactive, forward‑looking insights and the Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE), while managing a team of analysts.You will partner closely with senior leaders across the entire organization to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights. This role requires a strong strategic lens, deep technical fluency, exceptional written communication, systems thinking, and comfort operating in ambiguity. The ideal candidate thrives in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution - someone who is energized by both producing sharp insights independently and elevating the work of a team.The ideal candidate will find value in coming to our Watertown office twice a week for old fashioned white-boarding sessions, taking the occasional meeting on a walk around the river trails, and of course trying out our cold brew keg!ResponsibilitiesStrategic Insights & Proactive Analytics (Primary Ownership)Own the development of forward‑looking, proactive insights that identify emerging risks, opportunities, and inflection points across the businessLead work that answers questions such as “Where are clouds forming on the horizon?” and “What should we be thinking about that no one is talking about yet?” by synthesizing trends across performance, customer behavior, competitive dynamics, and external macro signalsDevelop and monitor leading indicators and early‑warning metrics; ensure insights are actionable, clearly communicated, and tied to business decisionsFrame ambiguous business questions, design analytical approaches, and guide work from hypothesis through executive‑ready recommendationsServe as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, influencing strategy through evidence‑based narratives rather than static reportingPeople Leadership & Team ManagementManage and develop a team of analysts responsible for:Historical performance analysis and lagging metricsDeep‑dive analysis into underserved or embedded business areasTargeted support for cross‑functional initiativesAct as a hands on coach, setting analytical direction, reviewing work, and modeling high standards for clarity, rigor, and storytellingPrioritize team workload to focus on the highest impact problems, aligned with company goalsProvide clear feedback, mentorship, and growth opportunities for team membersBusiness Partnership & Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the organizationTranslate complex analyses into concise narratives – speak the business’s languageCoordinate closely with other analytics teams and the data team to ensure alignment on definitions, metrics, and insightsRepresent analytics in strategic discussions, ensuring data meaningfully informs decisionsSystems Thinking & External PerspectiveApply systems thinking to understand how decisions and changes cascade across the businessIncorporate external context—competitive landscape, industry trends, and macroeconomic factors—into strategic analysisIdentify structural gaps in data, measurement, or decision making processes and propose durable solutionsQualifications8+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, consulting, finance, or a related field, with demonstrated progression into senior‑level responsibilityProven ability to operate as both a strategic individual contributor and people leaderStrong technical skills across analytics and data tooling (Preferred: familiarity with Databricks SQL, Power BI, or similar cloud-native analytics environments)Exceptional ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive ready insightsExperience working with senior leaders and influencing decisions in ambiguous environmentsDemonstrated comfort thinking in systems and navigating tradeoffs across competing prioritiesWhat Success Looks LikeLeadership consistently relies on proactive insights to guide decisionsThe analytics team delivers work that is clearer, more strategic, and more impactfulComplex, ambiguous problems are routinely translated into actionable recommendationsAnalytics is viewed as a strategic partner, not a reporting functionSalary - $160,000-200,000What We OfferOur ValuesWe are a mission-driven company and strive to embody our values in every step of the process. ButcherBox is driven by relentless improvement, accountability, humility, and customer obsession. We want our workplace to be one of growth and learning where everyone can be safe/comfortable to show up as their authentic self to work. Anyone who loves our products and goals is welcome here! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer aspiring to incite positive change in the pastures, the fulfillment centers, the office, and the world.BenefitsHealth: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employer-funded HSA, and short & long-term disability benefitsFinancial: 401(k) with generous employer matchAnnual bonus based on company performanceTime off: unlimited paid time off policy, 20 weeks parental leave, an executive team that encourages a good work/life balancePersonal growth: Annual Learning & Development stipend, and access to a range of personal and professional coaching solutions through BetterUpFood: a free Custom Classic ButcherBox each month and weekly lunch reimbursementOthers: reimbursement for wellness activities, an exceptional EAP, fertility benefits, life insurance and moreButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process. Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview.ButcherBox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of our hiring process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.