Business Operations Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Business Operations Lead (AI): Managing and optimizing strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational rhythms for the GenAI organization with an accent on defining key priorities, driving OKR processes, and optimizing headcount and budget. Focus on bridging high-level strategy with hands-on operational execution to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Location: Onsite in Mountain View, California, US

Salary: $227,000 - $320,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

Company

hirify.global is a team of scientists, engineers, and ML experts working to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery.

What you will do

• Define and execute strategic business rhythms, including Annual and 1H/2H planning and OKR processes.
• Develop and run headcount and budget planning, forecasting, and day-to-day resource management operations.
• Monitor resource utilization, identify bottlenecks, and allocate resources based on strategies and priorities.
• Analyze resource management data and perform ad hoc data analysis to identify optimization strategies.
• Build, manage, and develop the Business Operations & Analytics team, overseeing programs related to analytics, resource management, and facilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience building R&D operations from zero to one, including leading annual/biannual planning cycles, day-to-day resource management operations, forecasting, and reporting within a research or product team.
• Strong skills in process development with the ability to design low-friction, user-centric operational rhythms tailored to the organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to distill complex priorities and engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Hands-on operational leadership, demonstrating a passion for making processes efficient and a willingness to engage in all tasks.
• Technical proficiency with AI, Google Suite (slides, spreadsheets), SQL, APIs, AppsScript, automation, forecasting, and data management.

Culture & Benefits

• Values diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion, or other protected bases.
• Offers accommodations for disabilities or additional needs.
• Includes bonus, equity, and benefits as part of the compensation package.

Hiring process

• Successful application is conditional on the results of a background check.