Operations Manager

About GridUnity:

At GridUnity, we are at the forefront of transforming the nation’s energy landscape. Our innovative team is dedicated to solving complex interconnection challenges, delivering precise, high-quality solutions that empower large transmission companies, RTOs, ISOs, and utilities. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and strategic innovation, positioning ourselves as a pivotal player in addressing today’s energy challenges.

Our vision is to: Energize the planet with a faster, smarter and more sustainable grid, and our mission is to: Unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient electric grid.

Our advanced platform combines machine learning, configurable business processes, and cloud computing to deliver a suite of SaaS-based products and services with the flexibility to evolve with the world’s changing energy market. The GridUnity platform has been rolled out across North America by entities providing energy to 70% of Americans, and we are accelerating our growth.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

GridUnity's Ops team thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and creativity drive success. As we scale, we are looking for an Operations Manager to streamline business processes, optimize systems and tooling, and contribute to financial analysis to enhance decision-making.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Operations Manager will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, designing scalable business processes, and leveraging SaaS tools to optimize workflows. Additionally, this role will support financial modeling and analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Process Optimization

• Analyze, design, and implement scalable and efficient business processes across departments.

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in workflows, then propose and execute improvements.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational consistency.

Systems & Tooling

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize SaaS tools and internal systems to support company growth.

• Ensure seamless integration between various business platforms (Collaboration tools, CRM, time tracking systems, financial tools)

• Train and support teams in adopting new technologies to enhance productivity.

Financial Analysis

• Support the development of financial models to improve forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

• Work closely with finance and leadership to analyze costs, revenue streams, and unit economics.

• Identify data-driven opportunities to improve margins and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, product, sales, customer success, and engineering teams to align operational strategies with business objectives.

• Act as a bridge across departments, ensuring smooth execution of process improvements.

• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new systems and workflows.

ABOUT YOU:

• 5+ years of experience in operations, finance, or business strategy (startup or tech industry experience preferred).

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.

• Proven track record of optimizing business process and systematizing data for a scaling business

• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.

• Excellent communication skills

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation Packages that recognize your expertise and contributions.

• Remote-First Work Environment – Remote-first culture that provides flexibility

• Professional Development – Access to training, mentorship, and career pathing.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance – coverage begins on your first day.

• Short & Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost to you

• 401(k) Plan with a 4% match of your annual earnings to help secure your future.

• Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values work-life balance.

• Mission-Driven Work – An opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector and contribute to groundbreaking solutions in an industry undergoing rapid evolution.

Our Company Values
Boldness & Reliability: We think BIG. We are forward thinking in our approach to reliably accelerating the energy transition.

Scrappiness: We empower our teams to solve problems with ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness, achieving remarkable results with extreme efficiency.

Continuous Learning: We enable continuous learning via mentorship, training, and career pathing. We welcome challenging objectives.

Radical Transparency: We foster a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and a provides a safe space to give and receive candid feedback with radical transparency.

Customer-Centric Innovation & Agility: We partner closely with our customers, adapting and innovating to deliver solutions that anticipate their evolving needs with agility.

Funfillment: We believe that holding true to these core values makes life at GridUnity a fulfilling, electrifying, and epic adventure!

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GridUnity is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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