We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated Vice President of Operations for our client, a fast-growing software company in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate is a builder at heart—someone entrepreneurial, hands-on, and ready to lead with purpose. This role is perfect for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves, making smart decisions, and building strong teams to take a company to the next level. If you've got solid experience running operations at a tech company and you're ready for a new challenge, this could be the job for you.
The Vice President of Operations is a direct hire position and candidates must live or relocate to the Boston area. No sponsorship or third party arrangements available.
What You’ll Be Doing
Oversee the company’s core functions—product development, engineering, HR, and business development.
Help shape and execute strategies to boost efficiency and support growth.
Find better ways to do things—optimize processes, foster innovation, and build a culture that supports smart scaling.
Manage the day-to-day operations, from big-picture planning down to the details.
Partner closely with the CEO to keep operations aligned with the company’s vision.
Work hand-in-hand with the business development team to make sure operations support sales and growth goals.
Allocate resources smartly across teams and projects.
Track key performance metrics and keep leadership in the loop with regular updates.
Lead cross-functional projects that improve how the business runs.
Stay on top of compliance and industry standards.
Spot operational risks early and figure out how to solve them.
What We’re Looking For
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or something similar (MBA is a bonus).
10+ years of operations experience, with at least 5 in a senior leadership role.
A strong track record in operations leadership, especially in tech environments.
Great strategic thinking and a knack for solving problems.
Solid leadership skills—you know how to build and inspire teams.
Comfortable working with data and performance metrics.
Strong communication and people skills.
Experience helping startups scale quickly and efficiently.
Contact Jeff Chambers at jchambers@campbellandjames.com or 919-760-9566 or Judy Protz at jprotz@hirenetworks.com or (919)981-6200 x315 with questions regarding this posting. A Word resume is preferred when applying.
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Management, and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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