We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it's creating real impact.
We've just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. As a category-defining company, we're shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale.
Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at integral scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.
We're building a central Strategy team at the heart of Preply, driving clarity, focus, and disciplined execution across the company.
Reporting directly to our Director of Strategy & Operations, the Strategy team will work with the executive team to define company direction, shape strategic priorities, and lead the cross-functional initiatives that turn strategy into measurable business outcomes.
As Preply scales globally and prepares for its next growth chapter, we're looking for Senior Strategy & Operations Managers to own strategic transformation projects - from improving customer retention and lifetime value to expanding beyond languages into new learning categories. You'll work on projects that have genuine impact across the entire business.
Own strategic transformation projects end-to-end, typically spanning 3-12 months, with real business impact across the company.
Conduct data-driven analysis and market research to identify growth opportunities,



diagnose root causes of business challenges, and recommend new strategic directions.
Assess and prioritize market opportunities, potential partnerships, or M&A; targets based on strategic fit and business impact.
Influence senior leaders without formal authority - navigating competing priorities, building shared ownership, and driving decisions rather than endless discussion.
Manage parallel workstreams while maintaining focus on measurable business outcomes, not just activity.
Produce clear, data-backed narratives for leadership and the board - tailoring messaging for different audiences (CEO vs. 7+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or leading cross-functional strategic initiatives - ideally in high-growth tech or marketplace environments.
~ Proven track record owning strategic projects or transformation initiatives from scope to delivery - not just planning or analysis.
~ Strong commercial acumen - understanding of marketplace dynamics, business models, monetization, and growth mechanics. Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking - structures ambiguous problems with frameworks, prioritizes ruthlessly based on strategic logic, connects insights to business outcomes.




~ Excellent executive presence and communication - comfortable presenting complex ideas with clarity and presence in high-stakes forums. AI fluency - You actively use AI to accelerate analysis, research, and strategic work. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - You deliver polished work and follow through on commitments without being asked.
~ com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
Access to free mental health support platforms;
Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers to promote and support well-being and physical health;
Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.
We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

📌 Senior Strategy and Operations Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Preply
📍 Barcelona