Operations & Execution Lead (Remote) for Complex Programs

Applied Digital, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Digital, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manager – Operations & Execution to lead complex programs from discovery to resolution, coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive timely outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a track record in program leadership, RCA, and process improvements, with ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments and to communicate clearly with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, technology, project management, or related field.
• 3+ years of program management, operations, engineering, quality, deployment, or related technical environment.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs.
• Strong experience with RCA, problem solving, and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs, critical situations, remediation efforts, and operational initiatives from planning through completion.
• Establish workstreams, milestones, owners, risks, dependencies, and execution plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, and external partners.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a central point of coordination during critical issues and escalations.
• Provide concise executive updates on program status, risks, blockers, and recommendations.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to improve operational visibility and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and leverage automation/AI.
• Support field deployments, remediation activities, and site-based initiatives as required.
• Maintain ownership and accountability through final resolution and program closure.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

Process improvement

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering, business, operations or related field)

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Applied Digital, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manager – Operations & Execution to lead complex programs from discovery to resolution, coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive timely outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a track record in program leadership, RCA, and process improvements, with ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments and to communicate clearly with executives.