Remote Business Operations Lead — AI-Driven Execution

Sterlington, PLLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Sterlington PLLC is seeking a Business Operations Manager to implement AI workflows and manage the execution layer of the Head of Firm Management’s portfolio in a fully remote setting. The role centers on converting input into a ranked, actionable plan and ensuring timely delivery across the portfolio.

You will own the inbound flow of partner requests, design operating rhythms with the Head of Operations, and coordinate with partners, senior lawyers, and business services to drive progress while

Qualifications

• Experience in business operations, chief of staff, strategy or operations roles directly to a senior leader.
• Ability to create a way of working within existing frameworks rather than inheriting one.
• Judgment for deciding on behalf of others while preserving relationships.
• Professional services, law firm or complex stakeholder environment is a strong plus.
• Native or full professional English fluency.
• Structured, systems-oriented mindset delivering clarity without over-engineering.
• Discretion and handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• AI-Driven process innovation: refine workflows and integrate AI tools for tracking, summarization, briefing, and coordination.
• Demand and priority management: triage inbound requests and decide what reaches the Head of Firm Management.
• Leadership operating rhythm: design and run leadership cadence, planning cycles and reviews.
• Decision support: prepare concise, decision-ready briefs and drive execution on decisions.
• Stakeholder management: coordinate with partners, senior lawyers, business services and external parties.
• Execution ownership: take initiatives end to end and report progress.
• Risk mitigation: anticipate gaps and delays, resolving them before they surface.

Skills

Business operations

Chief of staff

Strategy

Operations

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Discretion

Structured thinking

Job description

Sterlington PLLC is seeking a Business Operations Manager to implement AI workflows and manage the execution layer of the Head of Firm Management’s portfolio in a fully remote setting. The role centers on converting input into a ranked, actionable plan and ensuring timely delivery across the portfolio.

You will own the inbound flow of partner requests, design operating rhythms with the Head of Operations, and coordinate with partners, senior lawyers, and business services to drive progress while