Operations Manager III

We are looking for a Business Operations Manager for an assignment supporting our vendor management and budget operations. This role is designed for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a remote position and can be performed from anywhere in the US, with a preference for candidates based in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Be the steward/owner of the Central Security budget, ensuring data accuracy and completeness with attention to detail.
• Recommend and implement improvements for how we manage our budget, following industry best practices.
• Partner with program team members to drive initiatives to clarify and improve overall budget management processes.
• Support adoption and integration with various Financial tooling systems and services, maintaining parity of information across sources.
• Support tactical/operational asks, including budget status, information requests, change management, and more.
• Track and maintain budget utilization reports, cross-referenced against org strategic initiatives.
• Partner effectively with key internal and external (Finance, Sourcing) stakeholders + partners, while building and maintaining key relationships.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly analysis detailing budget status, utilization, and major changes.
• Support internal communications on broad-based and specific per-project progress, including written updates and presentations.
• Manage vendor contracts and procurement operations, including PR/PO processing, invoicing, and accruals.
• Track and reconcile budgets using Google Sheets and Tableau; apply advanced formulas and reporting techniques.
• Support intake/ticketing workflows for request management and status updates.
• Draft clear written reports and communications for internal stakeholders.
• Oversee a portfolio of more than10 million dollars in vendor spend, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Utilize internal tools such as Buy@, Contracts Hub, and GSD Tasks to support business operations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing competing deadlines across multiple workstreams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts or procurement operations.
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Tableau (budget tracking, reconciliation, formulas).
• Familiarity with procurement processes (PR/PO, invoicing, accruals).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experience with intake/ticketing workflows (request management).
• Comfort working independently with minimal supervision.
• DSS-4 clearance.
• Background in security or IT vendor management.
• Experience supporting a portfolio of more than10 million dollars.

Nice to have:

• Experience with our internal tools (Buy@, Contracts Hub, GSD Tasks).

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:
At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we've been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.