Operations Manager at Swooped

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee critical operational management in a growing software vertical. The role is remote, focusing on developing strategies with the CEO, improving operational excellence, and managing relationships. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in the payment processing industry and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of upper-level experience in the payment processing and payment gateway industry.
• 3+ years of cross-functional team management experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to set and execute strategy.
• Develop operations-related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Manage vendor and key customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This company operates and manages a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical integrated payment processing solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, it delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

About The Role

This position provides critical operational management of a growing software vertical. As an Operations Manager reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for working with the management cluster in the business of companies on developing and implementing the business’s strategic plan spanning support, customer service and professional services. You will be responsible for identifying, defining, and executing the strategies required to achieve growth plans and operating objectives with a focus on improving operational excellence.

What your day will look like :

Work with the leadership team and CEO to set and execute on the strategy
Ability to review the operational plan and guide the functional leadership into a focused ROI approach, including Customer Service and Professional Services
Regular monitoring and measuring of the priorities, providing coaching and guidance to team members as required
Develop operations-related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures to achieve customer satisfaction and revenue targets
Review, analyze and roll out strategic changes as they pertain to operational best practices and revenue-driven efficiencies
Collaborate with senior management to set strategies, objectives and policies
Managing vendor and key customer relationships
Contribute to high-priority projects to prepare the company for future growth phases and market readiness

About you :

3+ years of upper-level experience in the payment processing and payment gateway industry is essential
3+ years of cross-functional team management experience
At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a technical or business discipline, MBA, or advanced degree, a plus but not a requirement
A natural ability to lead performance and process improvement in a business
Bring a proven entrepreneurial spirit and pace-setter traits
Experience working in small to medium-sized payment processing or payment-related businesses as an Operations Manager or similar-level position
Ability to structure, analyze, and solve complex business problems, as well as deliver impact against concrete business goals
Excellent Leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
A ‘roll up the sleeves’ attitude towards problem-solving
Goal-oriented with comfort in setting measurable goals for others and yourself
Comfortable working independently as well as in a team
Ability and willingness to create change, passion for continuous improvement
Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
Must be legally authorized to work in the US

The successful candidate will work in a remote work model anywhere in the US, ideally in the EDT Time zone!

Note:

“We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer. Swooped helps candidates around the world to discover and stay focused on the jobs they want until they can complete a full application in the hiring company career page/ATS.”