Global Operations Lead
San Francisco$120k - $200kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Role for leading complex, cross-functional programs with end-to-end ownership, including M&A, geographic expansion, entity formation, and large-scale operational transitions. Hands-on program management driving plans, stakeholder alignment, documentation, and change management with a focus on employee experience and AI-enabled execution.
Responsibilities
- Own complex, high-priority programs from initial planning through execution and handoff, including M&A initiatives spanning diligence through integration, geographic expansion and entity formation, and major operational transitions.
- Build and drive the program plan, translating objectives into requirements, workstreams, owners, dependencies, readiness gates, and decisions; surface risks and adjust the plan as needed.
- Connect the dots across functions; partner with People, Recruiting, Finance, Legal, Tax, IT, and others to manage cross-functional impact and involvement.
- Build repeatable infrastructure, templates, SOPs, and operating processes for scalable programs.
- Drive critical decisions by developing a point of view, framing tradeoffs, and ensuring execution.
- Own program communication and change management, including executive updates and communications for affected employees.
- Maintain employee experience at the center, ensuring operational complexity is translated into a coordinated experience during high-change moments.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in fast-moving environments, including meaningful experience supporting M&A transactions and integrations across multiple lifecycle stages.
- Hands-on operating style with bias toward action; ability to dig into substance and fill gaps as needed.
- Strong stakeholder management and judgement, capable of aligning specialists and senior leaders across functions without formal authority.
- Clear, direct executive communication; ability to distill complex programs into decisions, risks, and tradeoffs for executives and employees.
- Strong AI fluency; using AI to enhance productivity, manage ambiguity, and improve output quality.
Skills
Required:Program managementMergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experienceStakeholder managementExecutive communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) match up to 4%
- Flexible PTO
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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