Senior Manager, Business Operations

GiveDirectly Inc

Remote
Remote
5-7 years consulting or operations experience
Structured problem-solving in ambiguous contexts
Cross-functional project leadership end-to-end
GiveDirectly delivers cash directly to people living in poverty across 15 countries and is recognized as one of Time100's Most Influential Companies

Job Summary

  • GiveDirectly delivers cash directly to people living in poverty across 15 countries and is recognized as one of Time100's Most Influential Companies.
  • The role involves owning high-priority operational workstreams, leading analytics, and driving AI/automation initiatives to improve efficiency across Finance, HR, Legal, and IT functions.
  • Success in this position requires translating leadership priorities into clear execution plans while acting as a trusted thought partner to the Chief Operating Officer.

Matching Summary

GiveDirectly delivers cash directly to people living in poverty across 15 countries and is recognized as one of Time100's Most Influential Companies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years consulting or operations experience
  • Structured problem-solving in ambiguous contexts
  • Cross-functional project leadership end-to-end
  • Data-driven analysis for decision making
  • Systems thinking for process improvement
  • AI and automation implementation experience

Nice-to-have

  • High ownership with low ego culture fit
  • Direct communication style influencing stakeholders
  • Motivation by social impact mission
  • Experience in global shared services
  • Ability to navigate tradeoffs without authority

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years experience in consulting, strategy, or operations
  • Individual contributor role reporting to COO
  • No visa sponsorship available for US or UK

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