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Client Operations Manager

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Team Management
  • Prioritization
  • Problem Reporting
  • Accountability
  • Systems Thinking
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Relationship Management
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 3-5 years of experience in Operations, Project Management, Chief of Staff, or Account Management
  • Proven experience managing multiple clients or workstreams simultaneously and hands-on experience building workflows, SOPs, and real operational systems
  • Strong client-facing communication, high ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
  • Experience with automation tools and AI-native tooling (e.g., Zapier/Make/Airtable/Notion, n8n) and startup/high-growth exposure

Requirements:

  • Own client delivery across multiple accounts, including communication, progress tracking, risk management, and on-time deliverables via live workstream trackers
  • Manage stakeholder communication channels (WhatsApp, Slack, Google Workspace), run regular check-ins, align teams on timelines, commitments, blockers, and outcomes; unblock blockers as needed
  • Build and optimize workflows, SOPs, and operational systems; create automations for reporting, tracking, and notifications; leverage AI tools to improve speed and execution
  • Provide hiring support as needed (CV screening, initial candidate evaluations) with structured recommendations for hiring decisions

Job description

Client Operations Manager (Project Management, Client Delivery, Automation, SOPs) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring a Client Operations Manager to own client delivery, execution tracking, and operational workflows across multiple accounts.

This is a high-ownership, execution-driven role where you will:

  • Manage client communication and expectations
  • Drive accountability across teams
  • Ensure consistent delivery and progress
  • Build systems that eliminate operational gaps

Your goal: keep clients moving forward without founder involvement in day-to-day operations.

What You’ll Own

Client Operations & Communication

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
  • Manage communication across:
    • WhatsApp
    • Slack
    • Google Workspace
  • Run regular check-ins to track:
    • Progress
    • Commitments
    • Blockers
  • Maintain clear, structured communication across all stakeholders

Delivery & Execution Management

  • Maintain a live tracker for all client workstreams
  • Ensure all deliverables are completed on time
  • Identify and drive the top 2–3 priorities per client each week
  • Proactively flag risks and resolve execution gaps
  • Step in to unblock teams and maintain momentum

Workflow & Process Optimization

  • Build and improve:
    • SOPs
    • Workflows
    • Operational systems
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement structured solutions
  • Create automations for:
    • Reporting
    • Tracking
    • Notifications
  • Leverage AI tools to improve speed and execution

Team Coordination & Accountability

  • Align cross-functional teams on:
    • Timelines
    • Deliverables
    • Outcomes
  • Hold teams accountable while maintaining strong relationships
  • Identify bottlenecks early and resolve them proactively

Hiring Support (As Needed)

  • Assist with:
    • CV screening
    • Initial candidate evaluations
  • Provide structured recommendations for hiring decisions

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Execution-focused with strong operational discipline
  • Highly organized with exceptional follow-through
  • Strong communicator who can confidently manage clients
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, scaling environments
  • Problem-solver who proactively removes blockers
  • Systems thinker who builds structure where none exists

Requirements

  • 3–5 years experience in:
    • Operations
    • Project management
    • Chief of Staff
    • Account management
  • Proven experience managing:
    • Multiple clients or workstreams simultaneously
  • Hands-on experience building:
    • Workflows
    • SOPs
    • Real operational systems
  • Strong client-facing communication skills
  • High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

Nice to Have

  • Experience contributing to company growth or scaling operations
  • Experience with automation tools:
    • Zapier
    • Make
    • Airtable
    • Notion
  • Exposure to AI-native tools:
    • n8n or similar
  • Background in startups or high-growth environments

Tools & Tech

  • Slack / WhatsApp / Google Workspace
  • Notion / Airtable / ClickUp (or similar)
  • Zapier / Make / n8n
  • AI tools for automation and workflows

What Success Looks Like

  • Minimal founder involvement in day-to-day operations
  • Consistent, on-time delivery across all client accounts
  • Clear, scalable operational systems in place
  • Improved client performance and measurable growth
  • High client satisfaction and retention

Interview Process

  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re an operations-driven leader who thrives on execution, accountability, and building scalable systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of client delivery at scale.

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