Vice President Operations

Independent Consultant; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a VP of Ops to bridge the revenue and product sides of the business. This role requires 10-15 years of experience in modern SaaS companies, with strong P&L and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with the CEO and Chief Product Officer, translating strategic vision into actionable plans while motivating cross-functional teams. Key qualifications include proven product + financial leadership and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in modern SaaS technology companies.
• Proven product + financial leadership background.
• Experience successfully transitioning a company's business model.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO and Chief Product Officer to translate product vision into executable plans.
• Drive execution and motivate teams to achieve significant work.
• Translate ambiguous vision into concrete yearly plans.

Skills

P&L ownership

Strong product and technical development understanding

Excellent analytical skills

Operational skills

Cross-functional leadership

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

This role sits between the revenue org and the product/design/engineering org, supporting both sides of the business. The VP of Ops will work closely with the CEO and Chief Product Officer to translate ambitious product vision and revenue goals into executable plans.

Experience:

10–15 years of experience in modern SaaS technology companies

• P&L ownership with senior operating responsibility
• Strong product and technical development understanding
• Excellent analytical and operational skills
• Proven product + financial leadership background (e.g., GM, Product, Ops)
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership and communication skills

Green flags to the role, is someone who has:

• Experience successfully transitioning a company's business model
• Strong emotional intelligence and leadership qualities
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Track record of turning ambiguous vision into concrete plans
• Proven ability to influence without authority

This role requires both analytical rigor (classic MBA/consultant background) and exceptional people skills to motivate teams and drive execution. The ideal candidate can take an ambiguous vision and turn it into step-by-step yearly plans, while getting teams on board to do significant work to make the plans happen.