Black Spectacles

Operations Manager, Compliance and Project Management

Black Spectacles

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Manage IT and compliance policies, cybersecurity training, and readiness for external audits (e.g., SOC2).
  • Ensure strong internal controls and defense systems are in place.
  • Maintain organized systems for contracts, renewals, and compliance documentation.
  • Guide business planning cycles, Rocks/KPIs, and quarterly/annual strategy sessions.
  • Use Bloom Growth (or similar software) to track execution and progress.
  • Enforce process documentation standards and maintain one clear operating manual for the company.
  • Plan and execute semi-annual company Summits, including scheduling, bookings, logistics, and budgeting.
  • Oversee the lifecycle of company-issued laptops and devices (purchasing, shipping, set-up, secure offboarding/disposal).
  • Coordinate with vendors for IT support, software installs/updates, and system access.
  • Manage SaaS tools and system permissions across the organization.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with strong attention to documentation and accountability.
  • Experience with structured business operating systems or disciplined planning cycles (e.g., EOS, OKRs, KPIs, waterfall).
  • 6+ years of professional experience in operations, IT, or compliance, ideally in a small–mid-sized company (<300 employees).
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage compliance processes such as contracts and renewals.
  • Experience with IT systems, cybersecurity practices, and equipment lifecycle management (directly or via vendors).
  • Familiarity with external audit frameworks (e.g., SOC2) is a plus but not required.
  • Proven strength in process documentation, enforcement, and optimization.
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to tie operations decisions to measurable impact.
  • Comfortable working remotely and independently, with strong accountability.
  • Ability to travel twice a year for in-person planning sessions and company events.