Senior Operations Manager

About Protect AI

Protect AI is shaping, defining, and innovating a new category within cybersecurity around the risk and security of AI/ML. Our ML Security Platform enables customers to see, know, and manage security risks to defend against unique AI security threats, and embrace MLSecOps for a safer AI-powered world. This includes a broad set of capabilities including AI supply chain security, Auditable Bill of Materials for AI, ML model scanning, signing, attestation and LLM Security. We are very well funded by industry leading investors and founding team have led multiple successful business in the past.

Join our team to help us solve this critical need of protecting AI!

Role Description:

The Operations Senior Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company's human resources and financial operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day operations while aligning them with the company’s long-term goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR and finance, with experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Responsibilities:

Human Resources Management

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process to ensure the hiring of top talent.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.

Finance Management:

• Oversee financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow, banking, and investor relations.

Operational Efficiency:

• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the implementation of new processes and systems as needed to support growth.
• Collaborate with other department heads to support overall company objectives.
• Ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the company’s operations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Senior Manager, or similar leadership role in a technology startup or fast-growing company.
• Strong understanding of HR and finance principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior management role.
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans.
• Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, etc.

What We Offer:

• An exciting, collaborative work environment in a fast-growing startup.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A culture that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
• Opportunities to contribute to our open source projects with thousands of Github stars.
• Work with a team of talented and well-accomplished peers from AWS, Microsoft, Google, Elastic and more.
• Work with best in class tools — M2 Macbook Pro, 34” Monitor, modern tech stack and high quality collaboration tools.
• No bureaucracy and legacy systems. You are empowered to innovate and do your best work.
• Incredible downtown Seattle office with 180 degree views of the Puget Sound and high quality video conference systems.
• Weekly lunch at the office and weekly delivery credits for food delivery services.
• Complimentary gym access, secure bike parking on-premise and Orca pass.

Protect AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.