Job description
This is a remote position.
Business Operations Manager - Job Description
Employment Type:Full-time, Remote
Reports To: Founder & CEO
Working Hours: Aligned to AEST business hours
About the Opportunity
Remote Office is a global talent infrastructure company helping Australian businesses build and manage high-performing offshore teams. Shift AI is an execution infrastructure company that helps businesses scale through intentional automation and AI agent deployment. Both businesses are growing. As for the Founder of the businesses, the time needs to move toward building - not running. This role exists to take the operational layer off entirely. The person in this seat will own execution across two businesses - covering operations, finance, people, compliance, and commercial function. This is not a coordination role. It is an ownership role. You will make decisions, hold accountability, and drive outcomes without needing to be managed. If you are looking for a role where your manager tells you what to do next, this is not it. If you are someone who sees the gap, fills it, and reports back with the outcome - read on.
What You Will Own
Operations & Execution
Drive organisational performance across both businesses by coordinating with the sales team, setting targets, and tracking delivery against those targets
Manage HR project management across the full talent lifecycle - structure, compliance, documentation, advisory, and escalation
Handle people management matters including disputes and sensitive situations; escalate only what genuinely requires the Founder's involvement
Be the practising custodian of organisational culture - you model it, reinforce it, and hold the team to it
Finance & Commercial
Execute financial transactions and maintain clean financial records in coordination with the accounts team
Own client invoicing - accuracy, timeliness, and follow-through are non-negotiable
Own all tool and software subscription management - renewals, cancellations, cost reviews
Optimise operational costs and contribute to pricing and cost strategy across both businesses
Formulate talent cost strategy across regions, accounting for market rates, compliance obligations, and business margins
Handle corporate structure matters and tax planning with appropriate professional stakeholders
Legal & Contracts
Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, contractor agreements, service agreements, and internal employment documentation
Make sound commercial and compliance decisions within your authority; flag edge cases appropriately
Communication & Presentation
Prepare business presentations for internal and external use as required - Canva proficiency is expected
Collaborate regularly with clients, team members, and relevant external parties in a professional and clear manner
What We Are Looking For
Non-negotiables
Fluent English - written and spoken; your communication must be clear, precise, and professional
Demonstrable experience across operations, finance, and HR - not one of these, all of them
A decision-maker, not a task-taker - you must be comfortable owning outcomes
High integrity and discretion - you will be handling sensitive financial, legal, and people matters
Systems thinker - you see processes, not just tasks; you build for durability, not convenience
Strong Edge
Proficiency with AI tools and automation - ClickUp, Slack, Zoho Books, and AI agents
Experience working across multi-entity or cross-border business structures
Familiarity with Australian business compliance context
Contract drafting experience beyond templates
The Kind of Person We Are Looking ForThe title is Operations Manager. The reality is closer to a business partner. We value calm over urgency, clarity over volume, and ownership over effort. We do not reward heroics - we reward systems. If you are the kind of person who builds the right process and then lets it run, you will fit here.
What You Can Expect
A role with genuine scope and real decision-making authority
Direct access to the Founder - you are not buried in a hierarchy
A team that values clarity, ownership, and doing things properly
The tools, structure, and context to do your job well - not just the title
Remote Office and Shift AI are equal opportunity employers. We hire based on capability, character, and fit - nothing else.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.