DataLab Operations Leader for Strategic Impact

Protege; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Protege is seeking a Head of Operations, DataLab to partner with the CEO and leadership in steering strategic execution across data initiatives. You will design scalable processes, align priorities, and drive impactful outcomes as Protege scales its data-driven efforts.

You will work hands-on to remove bottlenecks, build operating rhythms, and communicate progress to executives and stakeholders. This role blends strategic thinking with practical, outcome-focused execution in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business operations or strategy roles in high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills; translate data into actionable insights.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and proposing structured solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations for the Data Lab, planning, prioritization, and execution across data initiatives.
• Design and implement scalable operational processes (intake, prioritization, resourcing, delivery, and reporting) to support data projects from concept through launch.
• Partner with Data, Product, and Engineering leaders to identify operational bottlenecks and continuously improve workflows, tooling, and decision-making.
• Establish operating rhythms, metrics, and dashboards to track progress, performance, and impact of Data Lab work.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear roadmaps, timelines, and accountability across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise updates and materials for executives, partners, and internal stakeholders on Data Lab priorities and outcomes.
• Act as a hands-on problem solver and "operator in residence," stepping into critical gaps as the Data Lab scales.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Operational excellence

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communications

Adaptability

Tools

SQL

Analytics tools

Low-code automation

Job description

Protege is seeking a Head of Operations, DataLab to partner with the CEO and leadership in steering strategic execution across data initiatives. You will design scalable processes, align priorities, and drive impactful outcomes as Protege scales its data-driven efforts.

You will work hands-on to remove bottlenecks, build operating rhythms, and communicate progress to executives and stakeholders. This role blends strategic thinking with practical, outcome-focused execution in a fast-moving