VP of Operations & Enterprise Execution

ProShares; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

ProShares in the United States seeks an accomplished operations leader to drive execution, governance, and cross‑functional alignment across Operations & Technology, Portfolio Management, and Client Services. You will lead strategic initiatives, manage risks, and shape processes to support the firm’s objectives.

You’ll partner with senior leadership, deliver measurable business outcomes, and oversee budgeting, vendor governance, and implementation of enterprise improvements in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in investment management.
• Experience in operations, portfolio operations, and/or technology.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution while driving organizational performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and drive alignment.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and follow‑through.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of strategic operational initiatives across Operations, Technology, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Operations, Project Management, and Client Services.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operational improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, reduce risk, and improve the effectiveness of business processes.
• Establish and maintain operational standards, governance frameworks, and best practices that promote consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Provide executive oversight of strategic vendor relationships, including performance management, contract governance, due diligence, and cost optimization.
• Oversee departmental financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and resource planning across multiple functional areas.
• Ensure timely execution of strategic commitments by proactively resolving operational issues, removing execution barriers, and driving accountability across teams.
• Provide oversight for shared operational infrastructure, business systems, vendor platforms, and administrative controls to ensure effective operations, appropriate governance, and strong delivery.
• Lead change management efforts by synthesizing user feedback, identifying adoption challenges, and translating insights into actionable enhancements to processes, systems, and workflows.
• Foster collaboration across business functions by aligning stakeholders, resolving cross-functional challenges, and promoting effective execution of enterprise initiatives.
• Lead high-impact operational initiatives and organizational projects that support the firm’s strategic objectives and long‑term growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ProShares in the United States seeks an accomplished operations leader to drive execution, governance, and cross‑functional alignment across Operations & Technology, Portfolio Management, and Client Services. You will lead strategic initiatives, manage risks, and shape processes to support the firm’s objectives.

You’ll partner with senior leadership, deliver measurable business outcomes, and oversee budgeting, vendor governance, and implementation of enterprise improvements in a dynamic