Associate Technical Operations Leader – Leadership Development Program

kcg staffing•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Technical Operations Leader role is part of a highly selective Leadership Development Program designed for exceptional early-career talent. This is not a traditional entry-level position — it’s a fast-track opportunity for high achievers who want real ownership, executive exposure, and rapid career acceleration. You’ll sit at the intersection of engineering, operations, product, and customer success, taking responsibility for critical workflows and automation initiatives that directly impact enterprise customers. Top performers will receive weekly 1:1 mentorship with the CFO, and the opportunity to work directly with the Founder/CEO on strategic initiatives. If you thrive in ambiguity, love solving hard problems, and want autonomy early in your career, this role is built for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Engineering, CS, Data Science, Applied Math, Physics, etc.).
Strong academic performance; top-tier universities preferred.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Python, SQL, MATLAB, R, C++, or similar.
Strong quantitative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.
Internships, research, co-ops, or technical projects with measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership in teams, projects, competitions, or entrepreneurial efforts.
Self-starter mindset with a bias toward action and ownership.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and presenting to senior leaders.
Able to translate complex technical ideas into clear business insights.
Entrepreneurial, curious, resourceful, and quick to learn.
Thrives in high-autonomy, high-accountability environments.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of hands-on experience preferred.
2025 graduates preferred; not considering 2026 grads.

Responsibilities

Own a core operational function or workflow, driving efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Lead automation and process improvement initiatives for enterprise customers.
Analyze complex datasets to uncover bottlenecks and design technical solutions.
Partner with engineering, product, and customer teams to align business and technical goals.
Translate technical challenges into actionable business recommendations.
Present insights and progress to senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO.
Work directly with enterprise customers to optimize workflows and solve operational challenges.
Provide real-world insights to influence product strategy and roadmap.
Support account teams by addressing high-impact operational needs.
Drive projects end-to-end — from scoping and analysis through execution and measurement.
Build metrics, dashboards, and models to track impact.
Own deliverables and timelines with minimal oversight in a high-expectation environment.