Operations Chief for Scale & Execution

Precision AI; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision AI seeks a VP of Operations to lead the operating system enabling scale, balancing strategic decisions with hands-on ownership of key projects. You will manage 2 direct reports in Business and People Operations and partner with the CEO and leadership to align priorities and remove bottlenecks.

You will help shape organizational design, hiring strategy, and compensation philosophy, while building scalable rhythms and processes for a larger growth phase from Calgary headquarters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership across Operations, Business Operations, or related functions.
• Track record building operational systems, planning processes, and organizational structure in high-growth environments.
• Proven success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and improving execution across organizations.
• Experience partnering directly with CEOs and executive teams on company strategy and execution.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to simplify complex decisions and create clarity from ambiguity.
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical teams while balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• High ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable operating rhythms that improve execution and accountability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency.
• Build the systems and processes needed to scale the business.
• Identify operational gaps and establish clear ownership across teams.
• Oversee corporate insurance, procurement, and key vendor relationships.
• Manage grant programs and government funding opportunities.
• Coordinate patent and intellectual property administration with external partners.
• Partner with the Head of People on organizational design, hiring strategy, and compensation philosophy.
• Support leadership development and workforce planning.
• Help scale a high-performing, values-driven organization.
• Partner closely with the CEO on company strategy and execution.
• Drive alignment and accountability across the executive team.
• Balance long-term planning with hands-on operational leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

People operations

Executive communication

Job description

Precision AI seeks a VP of Operations to lead the operating system enabling scale, balancing strategic decisions with hands-on ownership of key projects. You will manage 2 direct reports in Business and People Operations and partner with the CEO and leadership to align priorities and remove bottlenecks.

You will help shape organizational design, hiring strategy, and compensation philosophy, while building scalable rhythms and processes for a larger growth phase from Calgary headquarters.