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BURKE + CO. · 1 week ago

Head of Operations/Executive Assistant - Seed Stage Startup

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

3+ years exp

BURKE+CO. is a seed stage tech startup seeking a top-tier Head of Operations/Executive Assistant to join their growing team. This role will ensure the business runs smoothly on a daily basis, directly supporting the executive team and optimizing key operational processes across all departments.

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Responsibilities

Provide proactive administrative and operational support to the executive team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and prioritization of strategic tasks

Facilitate communication across teams to ensure alignment on executive priorities

Coordinate travel, events, and other logistical needs for leadership

Oversee and optimize key business workflows, ensuring timely execution of critical tasks across departments

Act as the central point of contact for operational issues, troubleshooting challenges, and removing roadblocks for the team

Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to define and execute strategic projects aimed at scaling the business

Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively

Continuously assess and recommend improvements to operational processes that align with our growth objectives

Work closely internal teams to streamline processes, improve communication, and remove operational inefficiencies

Assist in defining and implementing processes that support scaling and expansion

Qualification

Operations managementProject managementExecutive supportCross-functional collaborationDiscretionResourcefulnessProblem-solvingAttention to detailConfidentiality