Operations Manager (Data & Automation)

Tiny; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Techsource is seeking an Operations Manager to lead data operations, automate internal workflows, and design scalable processes. You will clean and unify complex datasets, build repeatable cost-optimization opportunities, and develop fail-safe automation with QA paths.

Collaboration with the CEO will shape Techsource's internal operating system and workflows. The role requires strong experience with Airtable, Zapier/Make, and data-centric problem solving in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in operations, data operations, BizOps, RevOps, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience cleaning messy datasets and implementing structure.
• Strong Airtable and/or low-code database experience.
• Strong experience with Zapier, Make, or similar automation tools.
• Ability to break down ambiguous workflows and rebuild them elegantly.
• Excellent communicator with crisp documentation habits.
• Comfortable working directly with the CEO in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own Data Operations: clean, validate, and maintain complex datasets; consolidate data into a unified structure; build systems for accuracy and freshness; create repeatable cost-optimization processes.
• Own Internal Workflow Automation: build automations in Zapier, Make, and internal tools; improve contract workflows and intake processes; reduce manual steps; develop fail-safe automation with alerts and QA paths.
• Own Operational Process Design: map internal processes end-to-end; identify bottlenecks; redesign workflows for speed and reliability; document processes Scalably; collaborate with CEO to evolve internal operating system.

Skills

Data operations

BizOps

RevOps

Airtable

low-code

Automation tools

Documentation

CEO collaboration

Tools

Zapier

Make

Job description

About Techsource

Techsource provides procurement-as-a-service for mid market companies. We help companies streamline vendor management, optimize software costs, and centralize contract data through our proprietary internal platform. We’re growing quickly, and we’re looking for an Operations Manager who thrives in data-heavy environments, loves creating structure from chaos, and can build automated systems that scale.

What You’ll Own

1. Data Operations (Primary Focus)
   • Clean, validate, and maintain complex datasets
   • Consolidate fragmented vendor, contract, and spend data into a unified structure
   • Build systems to ensure data accuracy and freshness
   • Create repeatable processes for detecting cost optimization opportunities
2. Internal Workflow Automation
   • Build and maintain automations in Zapier, Make, and internal tools
   • Improve contract workflows and intake processes
   • Identify opportunities to eliminate manual steps across operations
   • Develop “fail‑safe” automation logic with clear alerts and QA paths
3. Operational Process Design
   • Map out internal processes end-to-end
   • Identify bottlenecks and redesign workflows for speed and reliability
   • Document processes in a scalable, readable format
   • Collaborate with the CEO to evolve Techsource’s internal operating system

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in operations, data operations, BizOps, RevOps, or similar
• Demonstrated experience cleaning messy datasets and implementing structure
• Strong Airtable and/or low‑code database experience
• Strong experience with Zapier, Make, or similar automation tools
• Ability to break down ambiguous workflows and rebuild them elegantly
• Excellent communicator with crisp documentation habits
• Comfortable working directly with the CEO in a fast-moving environment

Bonus Skills

• SQL
• Light scripting (Python, Javascript, or Sheets scripting)
• Experience with contract data, vendor management, or finance ops
• Startup or procurement experience

Who Will Love This Role

• Someone who loves problem solving, structuring chaos, and building systems
• Someone who likes owning IC work and being the backbone of internal operations
• Someone energized by building automations and internal tools
• Someone who wants to join a fast-moving startup in a high-leverage role