Senior Operations Leader - Scale Systems & Performance

Career Launch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch in New York is seeking VP of Operations through partner employers. These senior searches target professionals who can lead a critical operating function and help executives scale with disciplined systems and strong judgment.

The base salary range across NY searches is $210,000 to $330,000 per year. Final compensation depends on the employer, scope, level, experience, and work arrangement, and may include bonus, commission, or equity where applicable.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading the relevant operating, legal, people, or executive function.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication.
• A record of improving systems and delivering outcomes across organizational boundaries.
• Comfort working directly with executives on ambiguous and sensitive priorities.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the employer without misrepresenting work status.

Responsibilities

• Define and own operating strategy, execution systems, and organizational performance.
• Own strategy, operating cadence, and measurable outcomes for the assigned function.
• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Risk management

People development

Job description

Career Launch in New York is seeking VP of Operations through partner employers. These senior searches target professionals who can lead a critical operating function and help executives scale with disciplined systems and strong judgment.

The base salary range across NY searches is $210,000 to $330,000 per year. Final compensation depends on the employer, scope, level, experience, and work arrangement, and may include bonus, commission, or equity where applicable.