We’re a team of hungry, high-character professionals from all backgrounds who came together to reinvent work for the modern enterprise.

Island, the Enterprise Browser is the ideal enterprise workplace where work flows freely while remaining fundamentally secure. With the core needs of the enterprise naturally embedded in the browser itself, Island gives organizations complete control, visibility, and governance over the last mile, while delivering the same smooth Chromium-based browser experience users expect.

What we’re building now - it’s not another solution. It’s a whole new chapter for enterprise work.

As an Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of Island’s day-to-day operations. This role will focus on designing and implementing scalable processes, integrating tools, managing compliance, and driving operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a startup mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  

Qesponsibilities:

• Procurement and Tool Integration: Research, procure, and integrate software and tools to optimize workflows and support business needs.  
• Process Creation and Optimization: Design, document, and implement scalable processes that incorporate tools to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.  
• Own and maintain the company Travel & Expense (T&E) policy, support employees with travel bookings and expense-related inquiries, monitor T&E compliance and identify policy deviations, recommend improvements to increase efficiency and cost control.
• Compliance Management: Develop compliance frameworks, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.  
• Policy Creation and Enforcement: Create actionable policies, communicate them effectively, and ensure consistent enforcement across teams.  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with teams to align operational goals, troubleshoot challenges, and drive adoption of tools and processes.  
• Vendor and Contract Management: Manage relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of services and products.  
• Budget and Resource Management: Oversee operational budgets, track expenses, and ensure resources are allocated efficiently to meet business goals.  
• Data and Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards to track key operational metrics, analyze data, and provide actionable insights to leadership.  
• Risk Management: Identify operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity plans are in place.  
• Team Support and Enablement: Act as a resource for teams, providing tools, processes, and guidance to help them work more effectively.  
• Scalability and Growth: Anticipate the operational needs of a growing startup and proactively implement systems and processes to support scaling.  

Qualifications:  

• 2+ years of experience in an operational role, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.  
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable processes and systems.  
• Strong understanding of software procurement, tool integration, and process optimization.  
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail.  
• Legal background or experience working with contracts, compliance, or regulatory matters is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.  
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, risk management, and industry regulations- an advantage.