Director of Operations

Innovas; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible & remote work structure

Wellness reimbursement plan

Community sponsorships

Donation matching

Professional development allowance

Basic Life & AD&D policy

Voluntary Life

Job summary

Innovas is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the corporate operations team, drive enterprise-scale transformation, and establish scalable processes and governance across the organization. You will partner with IT and business leaders to implement new workflows that reduce admin burden and improve collaboration.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-growing, ambiguous environments, demonstrates strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, and has a proven track record of building operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or related field.
• Experience building operational capabilities in high-growth environments.
• Experience developing operational metrics and executive reporting.
• Strong executive presence with influence across all levels.
• Exceptional leadership and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead enterprise operations and scalable processes.
• Develop budgets and resource plans aligned with priorities.
• Partner with HR and leadership to establish enterprise planning and KPIs.
• Serve as operational advisor to the COO and executives.
• Support launch of new business lines with operating infrastructure.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with accountability.
• Oversee core operational functions and governance.
• Standardize processes through documentation and SOPs.
• Drive efficiency via automation and streamlined workflows.
• Align IT systems with operational needs.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting for decision making.
• Foster continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Operations Management/Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Operationsis responsible forleading thecorporateoperations team anddriving transformationacross the enterprise. This role builds the operational framework that enables organizational scale byestablishingbusiness processes, governance, performance management, and cross-functional execution.

Serving as a strategicpartner,this leadercollaborateswithfunctionalheads toidentifyoperational challenges,buildpractical solutions, and continuously improve how work gets donethroughoutthe organization.Workingclosely withthetechnologyteamand business stakeholders, they lead the evaluation and implementation of new processes, automations, andworkflowsthat make employees more effective, improve collaboration, and reduce administrative burden. The Directorof OperationsoverseesMarketingOperations,ContractOperations, Corporate Legal Administration, and theEnterprise Project Manager.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate is a builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments where structure is still being created. They are comfortable operating in ambiguity, making decisions with imperfect information, and taking ownership without waiting for direction. They balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach, rolling up their sleeves to solve problems,establishingnew capabilities, and help the organization mature.

This leader hasasuccessfultrack recordof building operational functions from the ground up, developing scalable processes, and leading teams through growth and change. They know when to create structure and governance, while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy that slows execution. They build credibility through action, influence through collaboration, and foster accountability across cross‑functional teams.

Success in this role will be measured by the organization’s ability to scale through stronger operational execution, repeatable business processes, effective governance, cross‑functional alignment, and the development of a high‑performing Corporate Operations organization that enables sustainable growth and supports mission delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead enterprise operations byestablishingthe structures, processes, and operating disciplines that support organizational scale and efficiency.
• Develop and manage enterprise‑wide budgets and resource plans, ensuring operational investments align with strategic priorities and organizational capacity.
• Partner with HR and executive leadership toestablishenterprise planning and performance frameworks, including corporate goals, KPIs, operating reviews, and performance expectations that drive organizational alignment, accountability, and execution.
• Serve as the primary operational advisor to the COO and executive leadership, providing guidance on enterprise operations, organizational effectiveness, and execution readiness.
• Support the launch and optimization of new business lines and capabilities, partnering with business and functional leaders toestablishthe operating infrastructure, processes, resources, performance measures, and cross‑functional supportrequiredfor successful execution and growth.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans, with clearobjectives, performance expectations, and accountability mechanisms across all functions.
• Oversee core operational functionstoensureeach area has the processes, tools, and capabilitiesrequiredto deliver value.
• Standardize and modernize business processes by leading documentation, workflow mapping, SOP development, governance design, and enterprise process optimization.
• Drive operational consistency and efficiency through business controls, streamlined workflows, reduced manual effort, and technology‑enabled automation.
• Partner with IT to align enterprise systems, workflow automation, and technology investments with operational needs.
• Establish andmaintainoperational metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting, enabling informed executive decision‑making and measuring the impact of operational improvements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability across all operational functions.

Functions Reporting to This Role

• Marketing Operations – Owns marketing operational infrastructure, HubSpot administration, campaign operations, automation, reporting, documentation, and process optimization.
• Contract Operations – Owns operational infrastructure supporting Client Contract Services, focusing on improving processes, workflows, governance, reporting, and CLM administration for external contract delivery.
• Corporate Paralegal – Administers corporate legal and governance activities, including vendor agreements, NDAs, entity filings, corporate records, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Enterprise Project Management – Leads enterprise project execution, cross‑functional coordination, and delivery against strategic initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree inbusiness, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+years of progressive leadership experiencein operations, business operations, operational excellence, management consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building operational capabilities in high‑growth or rapidly changing organizations, including creating structure, processes, and operating disciplines where they did not previously exist.
• Experience developing operational metrics, executive reporting, and performance management frameworks.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational development, communication, andchangemanagement skills.

Preferred

• Experience indefensecontracting, aerospace, technology, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience leading enterprise operational readiness for new systems, products, or business capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Innovas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

What We Offer

We strive to be one of the best places to work in America. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that include:

• Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 92% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage
• Vision Insurance: Fully covered
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation
• Other:
• Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid
• Voluntary Life
• Flexible & remote work structure
• Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support
• Community sponsorships
• Donation matching
• Professional development allowance

Above and Beyond the Core Benefits

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D policy
• Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible & remote work structure that fits how you work best
• Monthly wellness reimbursement benefit & mental health support
• Community sponsorships
• Donation matching
• Professional development allowance

If you need any accommodation for the interview process, please let us know when we contact you.

We take a geo‑neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. We are currently only open to remote employees residing in the following states: AL, FL, IN, MO, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WY.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a standard background check.