Operations Lead for Early-Stage Growth

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Business Operations Manager to design and improve repeatable operations, processes, and vendor coordination in an early-stage setting. You will own key initiatives, translate priorities into plans, and enable scalable execution across teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy, tradeoff communication, and building systems that can scale as the company grows, with responsibilities evolving over time.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability relevant to repeatable operations, process design, project execution, vendor coordination, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Business Operations Manager scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across repeatable operations, process design, project execution, vendor coordination, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Translate the priorities of the Business Operations Manager role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Business Operations Manager to design and improve repeatable operations, processes, and vendor coordination in an early-stage setting. You will own key initiatives, translate priorities into plans, and enable scalable execution across teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy, tradeoff communication, and building systems that can scale as the company grows, with responsibilities evolving over time.