Special Projects Manager, Operations

ZipRecruiter; San Mateo (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Special Projects Manager to support the COO. This role involves leading cross-functional projects, optimizing processes, and ensuring effective communication across departments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management and a strong educational background in business or engineering. Join a culture that values innovation and collaboration while making impactful contributions to the company's growth.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Innovative Culture

People-First Approach

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in senior-executive support.
• Experience in revenue operations, enterprise software, or SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive cross-functional projects from inception to completion.
• Act as a central point of communication between COO and internal teams.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Project Leadership

Communication

Process Optimization

Detail-Oriented

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or related analytical discipline

MBA

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Location: Remote Canada/US

About Nue

At Nue, we're reimagining Revenue Lifecycle Management for the modern era, empowering companies and go-to-market teams to achieve agility, scalability, and intelligence in their revenue operations. Our culture is built on empathy and excellence, fostering an environment where innovation thrives.

The Role

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive Special Projects Manager to directly support our Chief Operating Officer (COO). You will lead critical cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion, allowing the COO to focus strategically on growing the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage and drive cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, clear accountability, and timely delivery against objectives.
  
  

• Ownership & Follow-Through: Receive delegated tasks and consistently deliver results independently, providing peace of mind that projects are completed thoroughly and reliably.
  
  

• Strategic Execution: Partner with the COO to translate high-level strategic goals into clear, actionable steps and measurable outcomes.
  
  

• Communication & Coordination: Act as a central point of communication between the COO and internal teams, ensuring clarity and cohesion across departments.
  
  

• Process Optimization: Identify operational inefficiencies, propose practical solutions, and lead efforts to improve overall organizational effectiveness.
  
  

Complementary Strengths (What will make you successful in this role)

• Structured and Organized: Enjoy bringing order to complex situations, creating clarity and predictability from ambiguity.
  
  

• Detail-Oriented Follow-Through: Naturally inclined toward methodically completing tasks and tracking progress meticulously to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
  
  

• Balanced Approach to Risk: Comfortable with measured risk, able to ground ambitious ideas in practical, actionable steps.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Highly Accountable: Exceptional track record of completing projects independently with meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness.
  
  

• Strong Bias for Action: Naturally proactive; thrives on tackling tasks quickly, decisively, and with minimal oversight.
  
  

• Organized & Methodical: Proven ability to organize complex initiatives clearly and systematically, keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned.
  
  

• Adaptable & Resourceful: Able to navigate ambiguity and shift gears quickly as priorities change, using creative problem-solving to overcome hurdles.
  
  

• Excellent Communication Skills: Articulate clearly both verbally and in writing, ensuring ideas, updates, and information flow seamlessly across teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally including roles as a Chief of Staff, Special Projects Manager, or similar senior-executive support function.
  
  

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or a related analytical discipline required; MBA strongly .
  
  

• Prior experience or familiarity with revenue operations, enterprise software, SaaS, or related fields.
  
  

• Proficiency with modern project management methodologies and software tools.
  
  

Why Join Nue

• Mission with Impact: Play a key role in revolutionizing how companies manage and accelerate revenue.
  
  

• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly scaling company, making impactful contributions across the organization.
  
  

• Innovative Culture: Work within a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
  

• People-First Approach: Join a community of talented, dedicated colleagues committed to mutual growth and success.
  
  

How to Apply

If you're ready to drive meaningful results at a dynamic, growth-oriented company, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you’re an ideal fit for this role.

Nue is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.