VP, Operations

Spark Advisors•Denver, CO

1d•$230,000 - $280,000•Remote

About The Position

Spark is hiring a VP of Operations to own operational excellence and strategic execution across the company. We're looking for a proven leader who can scale systems, processes, and teams to support Spark's next phase of growth while maintaining the speed and scrappiness that got us here. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, deep experience driving cross-functional initiatives, and a track record of building the operational infrastructure that high-growth companies need to thrive. This role reports directly to the COO and will work closely with leaders across Sales, Finance, Product, and Customer Success to identify opportunities, eliminate friction, and ensure the business runs with precision. Please be advised that, due to business needs, preference will be given to candidates based in the New York City or Denver areas.

Requirements

8–15+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, management consulting, or a combination, with meaningful time in a high-growth environment.
Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Strong analytical skills and comfort building financial models, interpreting data, and making evidence-based recommendations.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to lead through influence across functions you don't directly own.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complexity and present clearly to executives and external stakeholders.
Structured thinker who can zoom out to set strategy and zoom in to get things done.
High ownership mentality; you don't wait to be told what needs fixing.

Nice To Haves

You've operated in a regulated or seasonal business environment.
You have experience in healthcare, insurance, or a similarly complex industry.
You've built or scaled operations at an early- to mid-stage startup

Responsibilities

Own the strategic vision for how Spark operates: defining priorities, building the roadmap, and driving execution across key business functions.
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from ideation through implementation, ensuring alignment and accountability at every step.
Build and maintain rigorous operational cadences: business reviews, planning cycles, KPI tracking, and reporting frameworks that keep the leadership team informed and moving.
Analyze business performance data to surface trends, identify bottlenecks, and translate insights into concrete action.
Build financial models and business cases to support strategic investments and resource allocation decisions.
Design and optimize core operational processes to improve efficiency and scalability as Spark grows.
Partner with Product to identify automation opportunities and reduce reliance on manual workflows.
Support change management efforts related to new systems, tools, and organizational structures.
Act as a thought partner to the COO and broader leadership team on the company's most critical strategic questions.