Job: P & E Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $86,000/yr. 

Location: Remote, CO.

Job Description:

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The P&E Operations Manager is pivotal in the effective functioning and operational development of the Product and Engineering (P&E) departments. The primary responsibilities encompass various activities, including financial management, strategic planning, resource allocation, and business analytics. This position requires a keen understanding of both operational disciplines and the overarching business goals to ensure seamless coordination and achievement of departmental objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

Budget and Resource Management

• Oversee and manage the budget for the Product and Engineering (P&E) departments.
• Execute the budget lifecycle for P&E, including forecasting, worksheet, and data capture, run rates, ancillary costs.
• Track and reconcile financial data. Interpret variance reports from finance and translate them into actionable insights.
• Serve as a liaison with the Finance department and department heads in P&E.
• Create a process for tracking all pertinent existing employee and headcount details, automating the existing roster.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to confirm existing headcount details monthly.

Strategic Support and Documentation

• Lead and executed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement within P&E.
• Coordinate the documentation of the strategic direction for the P&E departments.
• Ensure outputs are suitable for presentations (e.g., Quarterly business reviews/Board meetings).
• Support planning and execution of P&E Leaderships quarterly off-sites.

Business Analytics

• Conduct business analytics to derive insights and support decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reporting processes for departmental performance including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Generate regular reports for the Product and Engineering Leadership Team.

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• At least five (5) years of experience in operations or project management.
• Proven track record in operations management, preferably within the Product and Engineering domains.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Exceptional financial acumen and familiarity with budgeting processes.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be a team player who is accountable for initiatives and results.
• Ability to self-start and execute and implement change.
• Ability to critically think and be strategic and highly analytical.
• Ability to motivate others to action by planning, motivating, organizing, and driving work.
• Ability to be professional with unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character, and demonstrate high moral and ethical behavior.

Required Education Certifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Compensation:

Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $86,000 or more depending on experience

*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.