Strategy & Operations Associate, GTM

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At Interplay we believe the skilled trades and industrial crafts workforce deserves training that keeps them safe, confident and ready for the job in front of them. Together with Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions, we combine instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR to help organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness.

We’ve helped train nearly 600,000 people and counting and we're building the workforce that keeps the physical world running.

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At Interplay, we love what we do . We embrace our daily challenge to push technological limits to invent better ways to make learning easier and training more powerful. We attract passionate people and invite spirited discourse . We celebrate that our jobs fit our lives , not the inverse. We are uncompromising in our belief that together: we can build better training, build better careers and build better lives for customers and our team.

Our culture is grounded in these ethos, hear more about them from our CEO and founder, Doug Donovan .

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• 2026 & 2025, Forbes, America’s Best Startup Employers
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Interplay uses AI to support the recruiting/hiring process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Position: Strategy & Operations Associate, GTM
Department: Commercial Operations
Reports to: EVP, Commercial Operations
Location: Remote (Austin, Houston or Dallas, TX area preferred / commutable)
You'll be the right hand to our EVP of Commercial Operations, owning the cross-functional programs that move our GTM (go-to-market) forward and running the rhythm that keeps marketing, SDR, sales, and revenue leadership aligned. You'll sit in the weekly revenue leadership meeting from day one, receive a quarterly mandate, and be expected to figure out the path: frame the problem, align the people who need to act (none of whom report to you), and carry the work through to adoption.
This is a strategy-and-operations role, not an analyst seat. You'll use AI tools like Claude to move faster and learn our systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) along the way. We're hiring you for judgment, structure, and follow-through.
Why this role:

• Direct exposure to executive decision-making. You report to an EVP and sit in the weekly revenue leadership meeting from day one. You will see how a venture-backed, Series-C company makes GTM decisions, and you will shape them.
• Real ownership, fast. Several of our strongest GTM team members came from management consulting and program management backgrounds. They own cross-functional pro

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olidays, sick days, and others.

• Comprehensive benefits – Medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) match.
• Equity – Private Company Equity Options
• Wellness – Mental and physical health resources and social events.

Join us and grow with a team that values you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Interplay is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic or activity in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a federal contractor, Interplay takes affirmative action to consider qualified individuals without regard for disability and protected veterans status.
Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application or recruitment process must promptly contact the HR Department to discuss their particular needs.

Interplay does not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about compensation.

Drug Testing & Background Testing
The company conducts background checks as part of the hiring process after extending an offer of employment. These screenings are facilitated by trusted third-party specialists. All positions require I-9 verification, E-Verify, a background check, and a drug and alcohol screening. Depending on the role, additional screenings may include employment history verification, a DMV record check, reference checks, education and credential verification, or a credit history review.
We believe in fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to apply, regardless of background. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, experience, and a shared commitment to our values. If you have any questions about our process, we’re happy to provide support and guidance along the way.