Executive Operations Leader – San Jose, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $180,000 – $460,000+
Location: San Jose, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in San Jose, CA. The exact schedule and any travel requirements will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Professional-development and role-specific expense support where applicable.
• Annual or performance incentive potential depending on the employer and position.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking an Executive Operations Leader in San Jose, CA. The position needs someone who can turn a defined leadership mandate into measurable operating results across people, process, financial performance, and growth. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The selected leader should receive a real mandate, direct access to decision-makers, and authority that matches the outcomes expected. Day to day, the person in this position will turn a defined leadership mandate into measurable operating results across people, process, financial performance, and growth. The San Jose search recognizes Bay Area compensation, commute, and flexibility concerns, so those points are addressed before a candidate enters formal interviews. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into priorities, owners, operating rhythms, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop leaders and create accountability across functions or business units.
• Use financial and operating data to identify risk and improve execution.
• Communicate clearly with owners, boards, executives, customers, and operating teams.
• Own the commitments attached to the Executive Operations Leader position and maintain clear follow-through with the San Jose, CA team.

Required Qualifications

• Leadership experience at a scale relevant to the mandate.
• Evidence of measurable operating, financial, people, or growth results.
• Strong executive judgment and communication.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity without creating unnecessary complexity.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex work, sound delegation, and clear communication with clients or leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading through growth, change, integration, or operational improvement.
• A record of building strong teams and translating strategy into measurable execution.
• A record of improving results, developing people, or expanding responsibility over time.

How to Apply

Apply through the form with a current resume. A cover letter is optional. If your experience aligns with the position, Hire Innovative will contact you to discuss the confidential details. We will not send your resume or identifying information to the employer without your consent.