Head of DataLab Operations & Strategy

Protege; New City (NY); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Protege is seeking a Head of Operations for the DataLab to partner with the CEO and leadership team, aligning priorities, driving execution, and delivering impact across the organization in a fast-moving AI data platform.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership, requiring comfort with ambiguity and a track record of delivering scalable processes, cross-functional coordination, and clear executive communication.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in business operations, consulting, or a strategy/analyst role in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and proposing structured solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with technical and commercial teams.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and proactive in taking ownership of outcomes.
• Curious, tenacious, and proactive.
• Bias towards action and scrappy execution.

Aufgaben

• Own day-to-day operations for the Data Lab, including 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.

Jobbeschreibung

Protege is seeking a Head of Operations for the DataLab to partner with the CEO and leadership team, aligning priorities, driving execution, and delivering impact across the organization in a fast-moving AI data platform.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership, requiring comfort with ambiguity and a track record of delivering scalable processes, cross-functional coordination, and clear executive communication.