Head of Operations & Growth

Borntofly Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CoCoon Foundation in Hong Kong is seeking a Head of Operations & Growth to serve as the connective engine of our foundation, owning daily operations and leading major partnership proposals.

You will work closely with the board and co‑founders to align programs with governance, drive donor engagement, and oversee program architecture with cross‑functional teams. Strong execution and bilingual fluency in English and Cantonese are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive experience in management consulting, scale‑up/startup operations, venture philanthropy, or corporate strategy.
• Drafting board‑ready presentations and speaking with C‑suite executives, principals, and foundation leaders.
• Ability to operate with high execution discipline and attention to detail, timelines and outcomes.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese (written and spoken) is required; Putonghua is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Own daily operations and establish monthly operating cadence, OKRs/KPIs, team workflows, and financial tracking.
• Lead major public‑private partnership proposals, grants, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Oversee program architecture for flagship experiential entrepreneurship and financial literacy initiatives across HK schools; coach teams.

Skills

Executive presence

Execution

Bilingual English & Cantonese

Job description

Are you a high-execution operator ready to step into foundation leadership?

CoCoon Foundation is seeking a Head of Operations & Growth.

Sitting directly alongside the Board and Co-Founders, you will serve as the connective engine of our foundation. You will own daily operations, lead major public-private partnership proposals, manage strategic partner alignments, and ensure our high-impact youth programs run flawlessly.

What You Will Own

• Strategic Operations & Organizational Integration
  • Connect the Strategic Dots: Serve as the central operational hub, driving alignment between program leads, legal/financial advisers, board members, and external consultants.
  • Operational Rhythm: Establish and run the foundation's monthly operating cadence, OKRs/KPIs, team workflows, and financial tracking.
  • Governance & Transition Delivery: Work directly with legal and strategic advisers on key institutional milestones.
• Strategic Partnerships & Donor Engagement
  • Institutional Alignment: Represent the Foundation with strategic partners and donors.
  • Proposal & Growth Execution: Co-create, pitch, and secure high-stakes strategic proposals and grants.
  • Donor Stewardship: Leverage foundation publications, thought leadership, and events to nurture long‑term donor relationships.
• Program Architecture & Team Leadership (25%)
  • Drive Program Quality: Oversee the delivery of our flagship experiential entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs across HK primary and secondary schools.
  • Team Empowerment: Coach, manage, and unblock project managers and operational staff, building a culture of accountability, initiative, and high standards.

Who You Are

• The Entrepreneurial Operator: You have 4 to 7 years of progressive experience in management consulting, scale‑up/startup operations, venture philanthropy, or corporate strategy. You don't wait for instructions—you identify gaps, build frameworks, and solve problems end‑to‑end.
• High Executive Presence: You can draft board‑ready presentations and speak persuasively with C‑suite executives, school principals, and foundation leaders alike.
• Execution Machine: You combine high‑level strategic vision with an obsession for detail, timelines, and execution.
• Bilingual Communicator: Professional fluency in English and Cantonese (written and spoken) is required; Putonghua is a strong asset.

What We Offer

• Unmatched Autonomy: Real decision‑making power and direct exposure to top‑tier philanthropists, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders in Hong Kong and the GBA.
• High Impact: Lead flagship initiatives shaping the future of work and education for thousands of Hong Kong youth.