Strategic Operations Leader - Scale & Systems

Career Launch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch in San Francisco Bay Area seeks a VP of Operations to lead an essential operating function, build disciplined systems, and partner with executive teams to scale.

You will own operating strategy, cadence, and measurable outcomes, translate priorities into plans, and surface risks with concise recommendations. The role demands strong judgment, broad functional experience, and the ability to drive speed, quality, and long-term organizational health.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading operating, legal, people, or executive functions.
• Strong judgment and written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to improve cross-functional systems and processes.
• Experience partnering with executives on sensitive priorities.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, compliance and long-term organizational health.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Risk management

Hiring & coaching

Job description

Career Launch in San Francisco Bay Area seeks a VP of Operations to lead an essential operating function, build disciplined systems, and partner with executive teams to scale.

You will own operating strategy, cadence, and measurable outcomes, translate priorities into plans, and surface risks with concise recommendations. The role demands strong judgment, broad functional experience, and the ability to drive speed, quality, and long-term organizational health.