[Hiring] Operations Lead @Atarim

Role Description

Join Atarim, our fast-growing company revolutionising design collaboration. We’re looking for an Operations Lead to safeguard and strengthen the foundations that empower us to scale. As Operations Lead, you will own the operations of the business across multiple dimensions including Strategy, Finance, HR, Compliance, and General Operations. You will manage a team of two direct reports initially, with potential for team growth as the company scales.

We’re looking for someone who is driven, a strategic thinker who can take ownership of our operations whilst executing swiftly on the ground at the same time. Someone that thrives in a continuously changing SaaS environment, brings both structure and adaptability, and is motivated by building scalable foundations for long-term success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategy
  • Lead annual strategic reviews, translating goals into rolling OKRs and roadmaps.
  • Manage cross-departmental alignment so business units are moving cohesively.
  • Drive investor updates, scalability planning, and performance tracking.
• Finance
  • Own budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
  • Supervise financial reporting, audits, and tax readiness.
  • Support fundraising readiness, maintaining investor-facing data rooms.
  • Oversee and execute on payroll, accounts payable, invoicing, credit control and expense management.
• HR & Culture
  • Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and continuous development programs.
  • Maintain compensation frameworks and benefits programs.
  • Embed Atarim’s values and culture into daily operations.
  • Manage performance reviews and remote-first team cohesion.
• Compliance
  • Manage contracts, legal reviews & council, compliance audits, and IP management.
  • Ensure ISO, SOC2, GDPR/CCPA compliance.
  • Build resilience through risk management and business continuity planning.
• General Operations
  • Maintain corporate structure and fiscal planning.
  • Standardise and enforce SOPs and document management.
  • Co-ordinate vendor relationships.
  • Oversee the company’s systems stack, prioritising integration and scalability.
  • Manage licenses, equipment records, and enforce data governance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operations, strategy, and project management.
• Skilled at balancing long-term vision with tactical execution.
• Experienced in HR, team building, and fostering positive culture.
• Strong ability to design and implement scalable systems.
• Confident in budgeting, reporting, and financial stewardship as well as navigating tools such as Xero, Stripe or Chargebee.
• Able to define and use metrics to monitor performance.
• Comfortable working with a team, and leading change.
• Leveraging AI in operational processes for speed and innovation. Proficiency with SaaS tools (Jira, Slack, GSuite, etc.) and system integrations.

Requirements

• Experience leading operations in SaaS scale-ups with remote-first/ distributed teams.
• Knowledge of global labour laws and compliance frameworks.
• Certifications in HR (eg, SHRM, CIPD) or Project Management (eg, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Change management and digital transformation experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A rare opportunity to build and scale a company from the early stages up.
• A remote-first, flexible work environment that values autonomy and ownership.
• Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership of our business.
• A clear growth path, with potential direct progression toward a COO role.

Company Description

Atarim, founded by web professionals for web professionals, stands at the forefront of revolutionizing how digital teams collaborate on web projects. Our platform, born out of real-world frustrations with traditional project management and client communication, is designed to streamline and enhance the workflow between web developers, designers, and their clients. By integrating visual feedback directly on webpages, Atarim eliminates the guesswork and endless email threads, making project management a breeze.

Innovation isn't just a buzzword for us; it's our operating principle. At Atarim, we're committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that address the nuanced challenges of digital collaboration. Our tools empower users to communicate effectively, manage projects efficiently, and deliver outstanding results with unprecedented clarity and precision.

At Atarim, we believe in empowering our team. Our culture is built on trust, respect, and the freedom to explore and innovate. Here, your voice will be heard, your ideas valued, and your professional growth nurtured. We're not just a team; we're a community united by a passion for making the digital workspace more collaborative and less complicated.

We're on a mission to make digital collaboration not just more efficient, but also more enjoyable. At Atarim, you'll work alongside a team of passionate, creative, and forward-thinking professionals dedicated to making a significant impact in the digital world. Whether you're a developer, designer, marketer, or support specialist, you'll find a place here where you can excel and contribute to a product that's changing the game.

If you're looking to make a difference, thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, and join a company that values creativity, teamwork, and impact, Atarim is the place for you. Let's build the future of digital collaboration together.