Technology Operations Manager (Finance and AI Focus)

CLEAResult•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Technology Operations Manager is an executive-facing role with Chief of Staff–style scope: a strategic and operational extension of the IT Leadership team, driving financial discipline, operational rigor, and scalable execution. You’ll own executive-level deliverables (operating rhythms, reporting, narratives, and decision support) and influence outcomes across teams—often without direct authority. This is a high-exposure, high-ownership path for an early-career MBA who wants a fast track toward senior leadership through hands-on execution, clear business impact, and close partnership with IT leadership. If you’re energized by translating strategy into action, building repeatable systems, and raising the quality of executive decision-making with data and AI-enabled automation, this role is designed for you.

Requirements

MBA (or equivalent) with strong grounding in strategy, operations, and finance
Early-career experience in consulting, strategy/ops, finance, analytics, or chief of staff–adjacent roles
Demonstrated interest in technology, AI, and automation to improve business outcomes
Strong Excel/data analysis skills; comfortable building models, KPIs, and executive reporting
Strong stakeholder management and executive presence; exposure to AI copilots/automation platforms is a plus
Analytical rigor across financials, licenses, and operations
Bias for action (builds, doesn’t wait)
Operational discipline; creates structure where none exists
Technical curiosity, especially around AI and automation
Executive presence: clear communication and decision-ready outputs
Influence without authority across diverse stakeholders
Ownership mindset (outcomes > activity)

Responsibilities

Financial & License Optimization (Core Anchor)
Own budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for the Technology organization
Analyze and optimize software licenses, vendor spend, and contract utilization
Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities (true-ups, rationalization, consolidation)
Partner with Finance and Procurement to strengthen governance, transparency, and spend discipline
Produce executive-ready reporting and narratives (run-rate, savings, cost-to-achieve)
Operational Execution & Standardization
Build and maintain standard operating artifacts (status updates, QBR/MBR materials, town hall decks, staff meeting content)
Run the weekly leadership operating rhythm (agenda, decisions, action tracking, follow-through)
Continuously improve onboarding materials and processes for new hires
Drive clarity, repeatability, and high-quality communication across the Technology org
AI & Automation (Force Multiplier)
Design and deploy AI agents/automation to streamline executive communications, generate reporting and insights, and reduce manual operational work
Identify and implement high-impact AI use cases across Technology and partner teams
Continuously evaluate tools/approaches to increase output without increasing headcount
Establish lightweight governance so AI is used responsibly and effectively at scale
Strategic Execution & Executive Enablement (Chief of Staff–Style Projects)
Translate leadership priorities into crisp narratives, plans, and deliverables
Drive cross-functional execution with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability (influence without authority)
Create executive-ready briefings, updates, and decision support for senior stakeholders
Surface risks, dependencies, and opportunities early—with recommended actions
Connect teams to ensure alignment across Technology, Operations, and Growth
Resource & Capacity Visibility
Support a resource management discipline (capacity, demand alignment, skills-to-work mapping)
Create visibility into who is working on what—and whether it aligns to priorities
Enable leadership tradeoff decisions using data—not assumptions
Organizational Intelligence & Insight
Synthesize signals across delivery, risk, bottlenecks, and sentiment
Provide clear, fact-based insights and recommendations to leadership
Reduce surprises through early visibility, proactive communication, and escalation

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

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