Business Operations Manager – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Business Operations Manager joining SignalFire’s network for VC-backed technology startups. Leading cross-functional initiatives, analytics, planning, and scalable operating processes.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional project management, with a strong focus on data analysis and performance improvement. Proficient in developing actionable insights and recommendations to drive organizational success in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Operations ManagementData Analysis and RecommendationsCross-Functional Project ManagementFinancial Modeling and KPI DevelopmentAdvanced Excel or Google Sheets Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Business OperationsStrategic PlanningFinancial ModelingKPI DevelopmentData AnalysisProject ManagementMarket AnalysisOrganizational PlanningBudgetingForecasting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsPrioritizationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

LookerTableauModeMetabaseNotionAsanaAirtableMonday.comSalesforceGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed StartupHigh-Growth Technology CompanyConsulting FirmInvestment FirmCross-Functional Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Business Operations Manager roles at VC-backed startups
Help startups solve complex business problems, improve how teams operate, and drive high-priority initiatives across the company
Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives across growth, finance, product, customer operations, and organizational planning
Analyze business performance, identify trends, and develop recommendations for company leadership
Build dashboards, reporting processes, and operating metrics to improve visibility and accountability
Partner with functional leaders to define goals, track progress, and address execution risks
Develop and improve internal processes, workflows, and systems as the company scales
Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
Conduct market, customer, competitor, and operational analyses to inform strategic decisions
Prepare business reviews, executive presentations, and board materials
Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, products, and market expansion initiatives
Translate leadership priorities into workstreams, owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Support special projects related to fundraising, pricing, organizational design, and company-wide transformation
Help establish scalable operating practices across teams and functions
Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Network; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and matched with portfolio-company opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, finance, product operations, corporate development, or a related function
Prior experience in a venture-backed startup, high-growth technology company, consulting firm, investment firm, or similarly fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous questions
Experience using data to develop recommendations and influence business decisions
Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and comfort working with business intelligence tools
Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Hands-on, low-ego operating style and willingness to work beyond a narrowly defined scope
Experience with financial modeling, KPI development, or strategic planning may be helpful depending on the role
Familiarity with tools such as Looker, Tableau, Mode, Metabase, Notion, Asana, Airtable, Monday.com, Linear, Ramp, Brex, Carta, Pigment, Mosaic, NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, Gong, Clari, Slack, Google Workspace, and Zoom

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers Equity
Potential visibility into business operations and strategic operations opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio companies
Profile kept on file for future business operations and strategic operations roles
Potential direct outreach from SignalFire talent partners or portfolio-company leaders