Technology Operations Manager (Finance and AI Focus)

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Additionally, you will enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
• Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description

The Technology Operations Manager is an executive-facing role with Chief of Staff–style scope: a strategic and operational extension of the IT Leadership team, driving financial discipline, operational rigor, and scalable execution.

You’ll own executive-level deliverables (operating rhythms, reporting, narratives, and decision support) and influence outcomes across teams—often without direct authority.

This is a high-exposure, high-ownership path for an early-career MBA who wants a fast track toward senior leadership through hands-on execution, clear business impact, and close partnership with IT leadership.

If you’re energized by translating strategy into action, building repeatable systems, and raising the quality of executive decision-making with data and AI-enabled automation, this role is designed for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & License Optimization (Core Anchor)

• Own budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for the Technology organization
• Analyze and optimize software licenses, vendor spend, and contract utilization
• Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities (true-ups, rationalization, consolidation)
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to strengthen governance, transparency, and spend discipline
• Produce executive-ready reporting and narratives (run-rate, savings, cost-to-achieve)

Operational Execution & Standardization

• Build and maintain standard operating artifacts (status updates, QBR/MBR materials, town hall decks, staff meeting content)
• Run the weekly leadership operating rhythm (agenda, decisions, action tracking, follow-through)
• Continuously improve onboarding materials and processes for new hires
• Drive clarity, repeatability, and high-quality communication across the Technology org

AI & Automation (Force Multiplier)

• Design and deploy AI agents/automation to streamline executive communications, generate reporting and insights, and reduce manual operational work
• Identify and implement high-impact AI use cases across Technology and partner teams
• Continuously evaluate tools/approaches to increase output without increasing headcount
• Establish lightweight governance so AI is used responsibly and effectively at scale

Strategic Execution & Executive Enablement (Chief of Staff–Style Projects)

• Translate leadership priorities into crisp narratives, plans, and deliverables
• Drive cross-functional execution with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability (influence without authority)
• Create executive-ready briefings, updates, and decision support for senior stakeholders
• Surface risks, dependencies, and opportunities early—with recommended actions
• Connect teams to ensure alignment across Technology, Operations, and Growth

Resource & Capacity Visibility

• Support a resource management discipline (capacity, demand alignment, skills-to-work mapping)
• Create visibility into who is working on what—and whether it aligns to priorities
• Enable leadership tradeoff decisions using data—not assumptions

Organizational Intelligence & Insight

• Synthesize signals across delivery, risk, bottlenecks, and sentiment
• Provide clear, fact-based insights and recommendations to leadership
• Reduce surprises through early visibility, proactive communication, and escalation

This role IS:

• A builder of systems, processes, and automation
• An operational and financial operator
• A force multiplier for leadership execution
• A driver of scalable, efficient operating rhythms

This role is NOT:

• A traditional administrative assistant
• A passive coordinator of meetings and notes
• A purely strategic observer without execution ownership

Preferred Background:

• MBA (or equivalent) with strong grounding in strategy, operations, and finance
• Early-career experience in consulting, strategy/ops, finance, analytics, or chief of staff–adjacent roles
• Demonstrated interest in technology, AI, and automation to improve business outcomes
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills; comfortable building models, KPIs, and executive reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence; exposure to AI copilots/automation platforms is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Analytical rigor across financials, licenses, and operations
• Bias for action (builds, doesn’t wait)
• Operational discipline; creates structure where none exists
• Technical curiosity, especially around AI and automation
• Executive presence: clear communication and decision-ready outputs
• Influence without authority across diverse stakeholders
• Ownership mindset (outcomes > activity)

What Success Looks Like:

• Budgets, licenses, and vendor spend are actively managed and optimized
• Executive priorities move faster because operating materials and decision support are consistently high quality
• AI and automation measurably reduce manual work and increase throughput
• Weekly and monthly operating rhythms are tight, predictable, and effective
• The organization scales impact without proportional headcount growth
• The IT leader’s time stays focused on the highest-value decisions while you accelerate executive priorities

DOT Requirements

If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Compensation Range

$116,400.00 - $174,600.00

Currency

USD

Type

Salary

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

CLEAResult will not provide sponsorship or support for immigration status or work authorization including for international students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.