Strategic Operations Manager

Blue Signal Search; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks an Operations Manager to translate executive priorities into measurable results, partnering with the CEO and leadership to streamline priorities, drive accountability, and improve efficiency across the organization.

In a dynamic, project-driven environment, you will manage cross-functional initiatives, refine workflows and reporting, and provide strategic guidance on budgets, vendor proposals, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Must partner with CEO or senior leader to advance operational priorities.
• Ability to own complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Strong project management across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
• Excellent analytical judgment and problem-solving for operational gaps.
• Practical knowledge of budgets, metrics, and financial reporting.
• Strong communication with leadership and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Office/Workspace, spreadsheets, PDFs, and cloud platforms.
• 8+ years in operations or executive support, preferably in construction/real estate.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to organize priorities and translate commitments into deliverables.
• Lead end-to-end initiatives from direction to execution, addressing obstacles and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve communication and progress.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements and consistent workflows.
• Review budgets, vendor proposals, and financial reports to inform decisions.
• Enhance internal workflows, documentation, and reporting for visibility.
• Prepare executive updates and manage sensitive business matters with discretion.

Skills

Partner with CEO

Independent execution

Organizational & project mgmt

Analytical judgment

Business & financial knowledge

Written & verbal communication

MS Office / Google Workspace

Construction/real estate experience

Job description

Blue Signal Search seeks an Operations Manager to translate executive priorities into measurable results, partnering with the CEO and leadership to streamline priorities, drive accountability, and improve efficiency across the organization.

In a dynamic, project-driven environment, you will manage cross-functional initiatives, refine workflows and reporting, and provide strategic guidance on budgets, vendor proposals, and performance metrics.