Business Operations Project Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Business Operations Project Manager based in Austin, TX to support and scale U.S. operations across the mission-critical construction lifecycle. This role serves as a central operational leader responsible for driving client onboarding, cross-functional coordination, business operations project management, and operational readiness across multiple internal teams. The Business Operations Project Manager will act as a key partner to Sales, Finance, Legal, HR, and operational leadership, ensuring seamless execution from client onboarding through ongoing delivery. As Overwatch continues to grow, this role will play a critical part in establishing consistent, scalable operational processes that support growth, efficiency, and risk management. This position is ideal for a proactive operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and enabling teams to perform at a high level.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in Business Operations, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related role.
Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Experience supporting client onboarding, operational readiness, or internal process implementation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and driving initiatives to completion.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to insurance coordination, compliance-related operations, or vendor management is preferred.
Experience in construction, mission-critical infrastructure, or data center environments is a strong plus.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable.
Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs and mitigates risk.
Strong collaborator who builds trust across teams and leadership levels.
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building scalable processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Business Operations partner for U.S.-based client accounts from onboarding through ongoing execution.
Manage and track onboarding milestones, prepare required documentation, and ensure timely completion across Sales, Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations.
Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure clients are operationally ready for project execution.
Identify and proactively address operational gaps that could impact client experience or delivery timelines.
Support account-level operational needs to ensure continuity, accuracy, and responsiveness.
Lead and manage cross-functional business operations projects that support company growth and operational efficiency.
Support entity-related operational needs, including documentation, vendor onboarding, compliance coordination, and process alignment.
Assist with company and project insurance coordination, including gathering requirements, managing documentation, and partnering with brokers and internal stakeholders.
Support procurement initiatives, vendor coordination, and operational readiness activities.
Maintain project plans, operational dashboards, KPI reporting, and executive-ready updates.
Drive standardization of workflows, documentation, and operating procedures across the business.
Partner closely with Sales, Business Operations, Finance, HR, Legal, and executive leadership to align operational execution with business strategy.
Facilitate clear communication, structured handoffs, and accountability across teams.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to increase scalability, accuracy, and speed.
Support change management as new tools, processes, and systems are implemented.
Act as a trusted operational advisor to internal stakeholders.