Senior Vice President of Operations

Summary

Join Murmuration as their Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations, leading Operations, Finance, People/HR, and Legal functions. As a member of the Leadership Team, reporting to the CMO/COO, you will collaborate on strategy and work closely with leadership to ensure every division has the necessary resources. You will be hands-on with budgets, compliance, people, and general operations. You'll manage revenue, work with the Executive Leadership Team and board on budgets and audits, and be responsible for policies related to the remote-first culture. This role requires 15+ years of experience in relevant fields, strong leadership and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible PTO, and a flexible remote work environment.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Operations, Finance, Legal and/or People roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Highly empathetic leadership skills
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing financial operations and people operations
• Demonstrated experience managing outside or in-house counsel
• Proven experience managing remote teams with a track record of mentoring and developing talent
• Comfort working in cross-functional environments
• A collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to advancing Murmuration’s mission

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to set and execute against multi-year and annual planning with a focus on budget, legal, and workforce planning
• Work closely with the Division and Team Leads to reduce operational friction
• Manage the Finance function and team, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, annual audit, and quarterly reports to the the board of directors
• Manage the People function and team, including but not limited to workforce planning, recruiting, compensation, career development, manager training, Human Resources (in partnership with outside employment counsel), staff surveys, annual all-staff retreats, all-staff meetings, and similar
• Manage the Legal function, including entity compliance, building internal capacity and/or relying on outside counsel to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance
• Build our internal Operations Function, including annual planning, internal systems, enterprise level data management, risk management, and executive level project management
• Serve as a standard bearer for our internal culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience as General Counsel or other legal practice/experience
• Experience with or knowledge of the civic technology, political technology, or non-profit advocacy space
• Background working on political campaigns, in advocacy organizations, or in community organizing efforts
• Familiarity with B2B SaaS or data-driven products, especially with pricing models
• Familiarity with voter data, analytics, academic research, political CRMs, or research tools; and/or
• Experience working in mission-driven organizations

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan
• Generous paid parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• A company laptop
• A flexible remote work environment
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses
• A yearly professional development fund
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help
• Yearly in-person staff retreats
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging