Director of Portfolio Operations

Job Location: San Francisco

Date Posted: September 5, 2025

A senior operator to work directly with founders, building and optimizing the internal processes that drive scalable growth and unlock value across our portfolio companies.

This is not a traditional venture capital role. We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on operator to join our team as the Director of Portfolio Operations. This is a critical leadership position designed for an individual who has not only built and scaled companies but is passionate about helping others do the same. This role is a direct extension of our hands-on philosophy and is centered on driving tangible value within our portfolio. You will be embedded with our founders, acting as a trusted advisor and partner, helping them navigate the operational complexities of hyper-growth.

Who We're Looking For:

  • A proven operator with a track record of excellence, likely having held senior roles in a high-growth tech company or in management consulting.

  • Someone with an innate ability to analyze a business from the inside out, identify bottlenecks, and build scalable processes.

  • Expertise spanning a variety of areas—from go-to-market strategy and sales operations to talent management and financial modeling.

  • A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by the success of the founders they support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for our portfolio companies on all operational matters.

  • Working directly with executive teams to refine and execute their value creation plans.

  • Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and helping companies build the systems to track them.

  • Providing real-time counsel on everything from a complex hiring decision to a major product pivot.

  • Facilitating knowledge sharing across our portfolio, connecting founders with one another to foster a community of shared learning and best practices.

Director of Portfolio Operations

Job Location: San Francisco

Date Posted: September 5, 2025

A senior operator to work directly with founders, building and optimizing the internal processes that drive scalable growth and unlock value across our portfolio companies.

This is not a traditional venture capital role. We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on operator to join our team as the Director of Portfolio Operations. This is a critical leadership position designed for an individual who has not only built and scaled companies but is passionate about helping others do the same. This role is a direct extension of our hands-on philosophy and is centered on driving tangible value within our portfolio. You will be embedded with our founders, acting as a trusted advisor and partner, helping them navigate the operational complexities of hyper-growth.

Who We're Looking For:

  • A proven operator with a track record of excellence, likely having held senior roles in a high-growth tech company or in management consulting.

  • Someone with an innate ability to analyze a business from the inside out, identify bottlenecks, and build scalable processes.

  • Expertise spanning a variety of areas—from go-to-market strategy and sales operations to talent management and financial modeling.

  • A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by the success of the founders they support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for our portfolio companies on all operational matters.

  • Working directly with executive teams to refine and execute their value creation plans.

  • Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and helping companies build the systems to track them.

  • Providing real-time counsel on everything from a complex hiring decision to a major product pivot.

  • Facilitating knowledge sharing across our portfolio, connecting founders with one another to foster a community of shared learning and best practices.

Director of Portfolio Operations

Job Location: San Francisco

Date Posted: September 5, 2025

A senior operator to work directly with founders, building and optimizing the internal processes that drive scalable growth and unlock value across our portfolio companies.

This is not a traditional venture capital role. We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on operator to join our team as the Director of Portfolio Operations. This is a critical leadership position designed for an individual who has not only built and scaled companies but is passionate about helping others do the same. This role is a direct extension of our hands-on philosophy and is centered on driving tangible value within our portfolio. You will be embedded with our founders, acting as a trusted advisor and partner, helping them navigate the operational complexities of hyper-growth.

Who We're Looking For:

  • A proven operator with a track record of excellence, likely having held senior roles in a high-growth tech company or in management consulting.

  • Someone with an innate ability to analyze a business from the inside out, identify bottlenecks, and build scalable processes.

  • Expertise spanning a variety of areas—from go-to-market strategy and sales operations to talent management and financial modeling.

  • A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by the success of the founders they support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for our portfolio companies on all operational matters.

  • Working directly with executive teams to refine and execute their value creation plans.

  • Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and helping companies build the systems to track them.

  • Providing real-time counsel on everything from a complex hiring decision to a major product pivot.

  • Facilitating knowledge sharing across our portfolio, connecting founders with one another to foster a community of shared learning and best practices.

Apply to join our team at Optima as Director of Portfolio Operations!

Interested candidates are invited to fill out our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Optima family.

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Apply to join our team at Optima as Director of Portfolio Operations!

Interested candidates are invited to fill out our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Optima family.

Phone Number*

By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Apply to join our team at Optima as Director of Portfolio Operations!

Interested candidates are invited to fill out our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Optima family.

Phone Number*

By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

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