Head of Operations
UpCodesFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in operations, business strategy, or related roles, with at least 4 years in a leadership position. A proven track record of building and scaling systems for cross-functional alignment and operational excellence is required. Experience in strategic project management, designing reporting frameworks, KPIs, and decision-making structures is essential. Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities and strong communication skills are necessary. Bonus points for experience in blockchain, fintech, or other highly regulated, fast-moving industries.
The Director of Operations will design and implement operational frameworks for consistent, repeatable execution across teams. They will create reporting, dashboards, and decision frameworks to make company-wide goals, progress, and accountability visible. This role involves leading internal initiatives that cut across multiple functions, ensuring execution and alignment, and acting as the connective tissue between product, engineering, and go-to-market teams. Responsibilities also include establishing policies, cadences, and systems that reinforce a high-performance, in-person culture, overseeing office operations, vendor relationships, and internal compliance, and partnering with leadership to identify bottlenecks, forecast resource needs, and implement scalable solutions.
Develops interoperability protocol for blockchains
LayerZero develops an interoperability protocol that connects over 50 different blockchains, allowing developers to create applications, tokens, and experiences that work across multiple chains. Their technology includes immutable on-chain endpoints, a configurable Security Stack, and a permissionless set of Executors, which enable the transfer of messages and assets between blockchains without censorship. This platform is tailored for developers and organizations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, providing them with the tools to define their own security and efficiency configurations. Unlike competitors, LayerZero focuses on seamless blockchain interoperability, facilitating the transfer of assets like tokens between chains, as seen with Curve Finance and Uniswap. The goal of LayerZero is to enhance the development and functionality of omnichain applications, making it easier for developers to build across various blockchain networks.