Waterline Design, LLC · 6 hours ago
Senior Director of Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expWaterline Design, LLC is a U.S.-based portfolio company backed by Hillhouse Capital, known for operational excellence. They are seeking a Senior Director of Operations to oversee business operations and drive scalable processes across the organization.
Shipbuilding
Responsibilities
Lead and optimize end-to-end operational processes across multiple functions (Operations, Finance, HR, Compliance, and Business Support)
Partner with the executive team to translate strategy into actionable operational plans and KPIs
Design and implement scalable systems, workflows, and governance frameworks to support rapid growth
Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and performance management across the organization
Establish clear reporting structures, dashboards, and operating rhythms for leadership visibility
Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation and compliance controls
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing operations and program management teams
Act as a key liaison between U.S. operations and global stakeholders when applicable
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in operations, business management, or strategy execution roles
Prior experience as a Senior Director, Head of Operations, or equivalent leadership role
Strong background in scaling companies, preferably in technology, financial services, healthcare, or growth-stage environments
Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and improve existing systems
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced, and high-accountability environments
Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience working with private equity, venture-backed, or institutional-investor-backed companies is a strong plus
Company
Waterline Design, LLC
Specializing in Production Design , Detailed Design, & 3D Modeling.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase