We are currently looking for an Operations Manager (12-month contract) in Swtizerland.
This role is a high-impact, hands-on operations position supporting senior leadership in a fully remote, fast-moving game development studio. You will act as a key execution partner to the CEO during a transitional period, helping drive clarity, structure, and decision-making across multiple strategic and operational initiatives. The environment is highly collaborative and distributed, requiring strong autonomy and the ability to operate effectively across cross-functional teams. You will support planning, budgeting, and execution alignment while identifying inefficiencies and improving internal processes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enabling the leadership team to focus on product and strategic priorities. It is well-suited for someone who thrives in dynamic startup environments and enjoys building operational clarity in complex settings.
Accountabilities
Support leadership in decision-making by providing cost analysis, risk assessments, feasibility studies, and execution recommendations
Manage operational budgeting, expense tracking, purchase approvals, and vendor coordination processes
Identify and elevate blockers affecting product development and ensure timely resolution with relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with project management and leadership teams to define scenarios for product scope, timelines, and resource planning
Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to optimize delivery speed and cost
Standardize recurring operational workflows to improve scalability and organizational efficiency
Maintain clear documentation and operational tracking to support transparency and alignment across teams
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Operations Management within the tech industry
Proven experience working with cross-functional, multidisciplinary, and distributed teams
Background in early-stage (pre-revenue or pre-profit) startups as well as structured operational environments
Strong experience in budgeting, expense tracking, vendor management, risk analysis, and cost optimization
Experience working in fully remote, globally distributed organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallelNice to have: experience in game development or mobile apps, familiarity with web3 projects, and understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
Benefits
Fully remote position with global team collaboration
12-month fixed-term contract
Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and have strategic impact
Exposure to a fast-growing, international game development environment
Autonomy to improve and shape operational processes at scale
Flexible, distributed working culture
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