Operations Director

Company: CKBA
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $160,000–$200,000 USD yearly
Industry: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Web3, Fintech

About the Role

CKBA is seeking an Operations Director to oversee organizational operations, coordinate functional teams, and drive the effective execution of organizational priorities.

The Operations Director works closely with the Board, functional leads and the Chief of Staff to strengthen organizational alignment, operational effectiveness, and accountability.

The role has decision-making authority within approved budgets and policies, while major strategic and governance decisions remain with the Board and General Assembly.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate across Engineering, Research, Ecosystem, Communications, DevRel and other functional teams.
• Translate Board-approved priorities into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines.
• Track progress, identify execution risks, and resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Ensure clear ownership, communication, and accountability for organizational initiatives.

Operational Management & Decision-making

• Make operational decisions within approved budgets and delegated authority.
• Review and approve hiring and resource requests within established budget limits.
• Work with functional leads to address operational and performance issues.
• Escalate major organizational changes for Board approval when necessary.

Planning & Performance

• Facilitate organizational planning and regular progress reviews.
• Monitor progress against agreed objectives and identify execution risks.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to conduct leadership reviews, assess functional leads’ performance, and address performance gaps.
• Provide recommendations on organizational structure, staffing, and operational improvements.

Financial & Internal Operations Oversight

• Oversee organizational budget execution and resource utilization.
• Work with the Chief of Staff and Finance team to ensure effective financial and administrative operations.
• Maintain appropriate operational processes, reporting, and accountability.

Board & Governance Coordination

• Implement Board-approved organizational priorities and decisions.
• Provide regular updates on organizational performance, operational risks, and resource utilization.
• Support Board and General Assembly decision-making with relevant operational information.
• Ensure decisions requiring governance approval are appropriately escalated.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations leadership or cross-functional management.
• Strong coordination, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, operational planning, and organizational performance.
• Ability to work effectively with autonomous technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in distributed, technology-driven, or decentralized organizations.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Web3 or open-source ecosystem experience preferred.

Success Measures

• Functional teams operate effectively with clear priorities and ownership.
• Cross-functional challenges are resolved efficiently.
• Organizational initiatives are executed according to approved priorities.
• Budget and resource decisions are made responsibly and within delegated authority.
• The Board has clear visibility into organizational progress and risks.
• Day-to-day operational decisions no longer depend heavily on the Board President.