About this opportunity
Project Healthy Minds lists this Director of Operations opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Project Healthy Minds is a mental health tech non-profit startup. We are pioneering a first-of-its-kind model: applying technology to address one of the biggest social issues of our time: the growing mental health crisis. We believe in a simple but profound idea: that it should be as easy to find mental health services as it is to book a flight or a restaurant reservation. That's why we're building the world’s first digital marketplace for finding mental health services that are right for you.
To do that, we work with some of the most inspiring and influential leaders in America - business titans, tech entrepreneurs, clinicians and scientists, musicians, artists, athletes, media stars, policymakers, and more. Because we believe that the world's most complex challenges require interdisciplinary teams and solutions.
We are backed by a powerhouse of industry-leading Board of Directors and Advisory Council Members who are passionate, hands-on, and dive into the important work with us.
Learn more at projecthealthyminds.com and @projecthealthyminds on social.
ABOUT THE ROLE
WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR:
We’re hiring a Director of Operations to build and lead the systems that power how we work. You will partner closely with the Founder & CEO and leadership team to build and scale a high-performing operating model – driving clarity, efficiency, and rigor through best-in-class systems and processes and the thoughtful application of AI to rethink how we work.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can design the system and run it – equally comfortable setting strategy and executing day-to-day. You’re someone who is deeply curious about how organizations operate – energized by studying how people work, spotting inefficiencies, and building better systems from the ground up. You have a high attention to detail and a strong bias for leveraging tools, automation, and software to help a fast-growing company operate with speed, precision, and scale.
This is a full-time, in-office role based in NYC.
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
Strategic Planning & Prioritization
Own annual and quarterly planning processes in partnership with the CEO
Define company-wide priorities and drive resource allocation decisions
Continuously assess progress and adjust priorities based on performance and evolving needs
Operations & Execution
Oversee office operations and real estate, ensuring spaces effectively support team productivity, collaboration, and growth
Own and evolve the company’s operating cadence, including leadership meetings and execution tracking
Reinforce clear goals, metrics, and accountability across teams
Drive cross-functional alignment and execution speed
Identify operational gaps and implement scalable solutions
Ensure priorities are progressing, unblocked, and delivering results
Partner with the Founder & CEO on high-impact organizational and leadership decisions
Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier on key decisions
Support leadership team alignment, effectiveness, and decision-making
Translate strategy into clear, executable plans across the organization
Board & External Engagement
Own Board of Directors and Advisory Council materials and engagement
Support executive-level storytelling and key external communications
Strengthen select donor, partner, and stakeholder relationships
People & Talent
Own the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting through onboarding, performance, development, and retention
Manage and scale the company’s end-to-end recruiting strategy and processes to attract and hire exceptional talent across all roles
Implement performance management systems (from objective-setting to reviews and feedback)
Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and headcount strategy
Drive compensation leveling and career pathways
Ensure HR compliance, policies, and best practices are in place
Culture & Employee Experience
Serve as a visible culture carrier – modeling organizational values and setting the standard for how we operate
Build systems that drive engagement, accountability, and clarity across the team
Partner with leadership to coach managers and strengthen team effectiveness
Lead initiatives that support team cohesion, communication, and growth
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
In your first 12 months, you will:
Build a best-in-class recruiting engine and hire exceptional talent across functions
Own a clear, consistent performance management system across the organization
Design a company-wide operating cadence that improves focus and execution
Strengthen culture, manager effectiveness, and team accountability
Enable the organization to scale without losing clarity, speed, or cohesion
ABOUT YOU
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
8–12+ years of experience in Operations, Strategy, or hybrid roles in high-growth or startup environments
Strong operator who can independently drive both strategy and execution in a fast-moving environment
Deep understanding of organizational design, performance management, and talent development
Proven track record building HR and recruiting functions from the ground up
Highly structured thinker with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and build trust quickly
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information
Experience working closely with a Founder, CEO, or executive leadership team is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Spring Health mental healthcare
Perks at Work
Experience joining a dynamic start-up environment that is re-writing the playbook for social change in the mental health tech space
Benefits of joining a close-knit, highly-motivated team with mentorship opportunities from founding leaders, Advisors, and Board members
Learning & Development opportunities, including free MasterClass subscriptions
Opportunity to attend inspiring experiences and events with thought leaders, business executives, and iconic speakers across a range of industries
Add more, just ask!
The annual salary for this role is $150,000 to $200,000, depending on experience, skills, and other relevant considerations.
EEO Guidelines:
Project Healthy Minds is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Project Healthy Minds will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
COVID Guidelines:
The health and safety of our Project Healthy Minds community is the highest priority. As such, Project Healthy Minds is requiring all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated and boosted with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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