Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.
Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.
Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.
We are searching for an experienced and self-driven Operations Manager. Reporting to our Head of Operations, you will work to manage and optimize the general operations of Aptos Labs. This is a highly visible role and will partner closely with executive leadership across all verticals of the company (i,.e., Business Development, People Operations, Marketing, Ecosystem, Legal and more). This position is US-based, hybrid and requires in-person touchpoints with the Head of Ops (based in Chicago) at least twice a month.
- Operational Strategy and Execution: Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize operational efficiency and scalability within our company
- Resource Management: Work closely with our Head of Finance to manage resources effectively, including infrastructure, network resources, and human capital, to support growth and sustainability
- Collaborate with business lines (BD, ecosystem and marketing) to optimize and help set & track clear KPIs to measure success; build a robust review framework to determine continuation or stopping of existing partnerships
- Collaborate with the People Operations Manager to streamline existing HR policies and procedures, track their effectiveness, identify potential gaps, and ensure they are promptly and effectively addressed, fostering a supportive and productive work environment
- Liaise with our recruiting team to streamline recruitment operations, refine processes, and implement best practices to reduce time-to-fill roles, ensure alignment with compensation benchmarks, and attract top talent effectively, optimizing the company's human capital acquisition strategy
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within our operational processes and implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate them.
- Operational Expertise: Strong background in operations management, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in optimizing operational processes and resource management or 3+ years at an MBB/management consulting with strong PMO experience
- Industry Experience: Knowledge and strong interest of web3/blockchain preferred but not mandatory
- Cross functional: Proven internal stakeholder engagement and management experience with high EQ, communications and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and have challenging conversations with executives across the organization
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced and often changing environment, adapt quickly and switch gears when new challenges arise
- Deep experience with people data analytics; ability to influence with data
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the operational framework of our cutting-edge blockchain platform. If you are passionate about blockchain/web3 technology and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we invite you to apply and become part of our innovative team at Aptos Labs.
- 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
- Equipment of your choice
- Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
- Competitive Salary
- Equity (RSUs) (US employees)
- Protocol Token Grants
- 401k matching (US Employees)
- Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
- We will ask you for payment of any kind during the application or onboarding process, including fees for background checks, training, or equipment.
- We will communicate with you using our official company email domain.
- We will request your personal financial information, such as your social security number or bank account details, during the initial application stages or via email or a video/voice call when onboarding.
What We Do
Aptos Labs is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.
Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.
Why Work With Us
Our aim is to be the most secure and scalable decentralized blockchain.