Director of Business Operations

Growth Marketing Werks; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12 PTO days

Volunteer hours

Birthday off

Robust health benefits

No-Meeting Wednesdays

9/80 schedule

Professional development stipend

Quarterly team learning sessions

Remote work options

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency as a Business Operations Director, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and innovation. In this pivotal role, you will oversee critical business functions, including HR, IT, and project management, while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and automation, your expertise will help streamline workflows and ensure seamless operations. This dynamic opportunity offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in an award-winning team dedicated to inspiring change and achieving exceptional results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in director-level business operations, preferably in media or advertising.
• Expertise in HR, IT, accounting, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize systems for operational excellence and growth.
• Oversee HR, IT, accounting, and project management functions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Operational systems management

Team building

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Trello

HubSpot

WordPress

Slack

Zapier

Job description

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Growth Marketing Werks provided pay range

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Join our team of media experts and make a positive impact as Business Operations Director!

Are you ready to make a difference? At Growth Marketing Werks, we amplify messages that inspire action and positively impact the world. As a team of data-driven marketers, we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and delivering exceptional results. If you value flexibility, efficiency, and being part of an award-winning agency, we’d love to meet you.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The full-time Operations Director will lead and optimize systems and processes to drive operational excellence, foster data integration, and deliver successful agency initiatives. This key leadership role oversees core business functions—including HR, IT, accounting, and project management—aligning strategic vision with hands-on execution to fuel growth, automate workflows, and ensure seamless operations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary: $125,000–$140,000 + performance-based bonus
• 12 PTO days, volunteer hours, and your birthday off
• Robust health benefits
• No-Meeting Wednesdays for focus and productivity
• 9/80 schedule: Alternating Fridays off for rejuvenation
• Annual professional development stipend and quarterly team learning sessions to support your growth
• Remote work with monthly (or as needed) in-person collaboration at GMW HQ (Golden, CO)

ABOUT YOU

We seek a results-driven, proactive leader with a proven track record in scaling operations, managing growth, and building high-performing teams. You thrive on innovation, efficiency, and empowering others to succeed.

• 5+ years of experience in director-level business operations (preferably within media or advertising)
• Expertise in operational systems, HR, IT, accounting, and project management
• Skilled in driving automation and streamlining workflows across software and staff
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with relentless attention to detail
• Proficient with Apple iOS and tools like Google Suite, Microsoft, QuickBooks, Trello, HubSpot, Intuit Time, WordPress, 1Password, Slack, etc.
• Passion for data, automation tools (e.g., Zapier), and leveraging technology for efficiency
• Experience implementing the EOS framework to align and execute strategic objectives
• Reside near the Front Range of Colorado or are willing to cover your relocation for this hybrid opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Champion GMW’s mission, purpose, vision, and values (integrity, excellence, growth, and flow).
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive culture across the team
• Oversee HR, IT, accounting, and project management functions.
• Manage project management systems and SOP governance.
• Drive alignment and accountability using EOS tools (e.g., scorecards, Level 10 meetings)
• Develop and execute strategies to build or optimize systems, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Execute accurate company financials with the finance manager and bookkeeper.
• Oversee data harmonization efforts, ensuring actionable insights for business decisions.
• Manage technical systems, including setup and maintenance of hardware and software.
• Support talent development through hiring, onboarding, and training.

Growth Marketing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, genetics, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Growth Marketing Works will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law.

Growth Marketing Works expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources

Industries

Advertising Services