Panopto

Operations Leader - Growth

South Africa

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software & TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not Specified

We are seeking an entrepreneurial operations professional who can get things done. This is a unique hybrid role where you will primarily focus on operational excellence while also driving growth through both traditional marketing and growth hacking initiatives. You will blend entrepreneurial execution with strategic growth marketing. This role is designed to allow our current operations lead to focus more on core ops, with the flexibility for responsibilities to evolve over time as the team grows.

Core Responsibilities

  • Execute on operational initiatives with minimal oversight.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions proactively.
  • Build and optimize internal processes and systems from scratch.
  • Manage cross-functional projects from conception to completion.
  • Take ownership of operational challenges and drive them to resolution.
  • Implement tools and workflows that improve team efficiency.
  • Support strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
  • Coordinate between teams and ensure smooth operations.
  • Analyze operational metrics and suggest improvements.
  • Handle special projects that require entrepreneurial thinking.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Identify and test unconventional growth channels.
  • Run experiments to find scalable acquisition methods.
  • Implement viral mechanics and referral systems.
  • Find creative ways to drive user engagement and retention.
  • Develop and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Optimize conversion funnels and user journeys.
  • Analyze marketing performance and iterate based on data.
  • Manage content marketing and social media initiatives.
  • Coordinate with external agencies and contractors.

What We're Looking For

Core Requirements:

  • Proven entrepreneurial background (founded/co-founded companies, early employee at startups, etc.).
  • 1-5 years of operational experience in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience creating processes for manual-intensive initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work EST or PST hours consistently.

Entrepreneurial Traits:

  • Self-starter who can work with minimal direction.
  • Problem-solver who finds creative solutions to challenges.
  • Results-oriented with a bias toward action.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.
  • Strong ownership mentality.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience with project management and collaboration tools.
  • Basic understanding of web analytics and conversion optimization.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and processes.

Why This Role is Unique

This position offers the rare opportunity to wear multiple hats in a growing company. You'll get to:

  • Work directly with leadership on strategic initiatives.
  • Shape both operational and marketing processes from the ground up.
  • Have significant autonomy and ownership over your work.
  • Potentially evolve into a more specialized role based on your strengths and company needs.

Application Process

Please include:

  • Your resume highlighting entrepreneurial and operational experience.
  • A brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in this hybrid role.
  • Examples of operational improvements you've implemented.
  • Your current location and availability for EST/PST working hours.

We are looking for someone who can start immediately and hit the ground running. If you're an entrepreneurial operator who loves the challenge of wearing multiple hats and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills

Operational Excellence
Process Optimization
Project Management
Growth Hacking
Marketing Campaigns
Data Analysis
Cross-functional Coordination
Experimentation
Referral Systems
Content Marketing
Social Media Management

Panopto

Video management and streaming solutions provider

About Panopto

Panopto provides a video management and streaming platform tailored for businesses and educational institutions. Users can easily record, manage, and share video content securely, with the software compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. This allows individuals to create professional-quality videos without needing advanced technical skills. Panopto serves over 1,000 clients globally, including major companies and universities, and operates in the expanding enterprise video content management market, which supports live streaming, video recording, and secure hosting. The platform is subscription-based, offering features like interactive quizzes and advanced search capabilities, making it useful for corporate training and academic purposes. Panopto's goal is to facilitate effective video communication and learning by providing a comprehensive and user-friendly video solution.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$47.2MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging competitors offering similar features at lower costs threaten Panopto's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Panopto's current capabilities, risking obsolescence.
Reliance on AWS Marketplace poses risks if AWS policies or pricing change negatively.

Differentiation

Panopto offers AI-powered video management solutions for education and enterprise sectors.
The platform integrates seamlessly with Learning Management Systems for enhanced educational experiences.
Panopto's certification of third-party hardware enhances its ecosystem of compatible tools.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven video analytics in education boosts Panopto's market potential.
Expansion into AWS Marketplace simplifies procurement and deployment for enterprise customers.
Localized content hosting, like Japan cloud hosting, meets regional compliance needs.

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