Job Title:Chief of StaffWork Hours: 9 am to 5 pm U.S. time zoneLocation:Remote — Latin America or South Africa

About the Client

Independent management consultant operating multiple concurrent business and research-based initiatives. The environment isfast-moving and entrepreneurial, requiring a strategic partner who can manage multiple workstreams with autonomy and precision.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will serve as astrategic and operational partnerto the client, supporting both consulting engagements and side ventures.This role demands aproactive problem-solverwith strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills — someone who can anticipate needs, manage diverse projects, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day operations for the consulting business, including scheduling, communication, and task coordination.
Oversee day-to-day operations for the consulting business, including scheduling, communication, and task coordination.
* Manage and track deliverables across multiple side projects and initiatives.
Manage and track deliverables across multiple side projects and initiatives.
* Conductonline research and data gatheringto support decision-making and strategic planning.
Conductonline research and data gatheringto support decision-making and strategic planning.
* Clean, organize, and analyze data usingExceland other relevant tools.
Clean, organize, and analyze data usingExceland other relevant tools.
* Identify and implementnew productivity tools or systemsto improve workflow efficiency.
Identify and implementnew productivity tools or systemsto improve workflow efficiency.
* Support reporting and documentation needs as required.
Support reporting and documentation needs as required.

Hard Skills Required
* AdvancedExcel and data organizationcapabilities.
AdvancedExcel and data organizationcapabilities.
* Strongresearch, analysis, and information synthesisskills.
Strongresearch, analysis, and information synthesisskills.
* Familiarity withworkflow and productivity tools(e.g., Notion, ClickUp, Airtable, or similar).
Familiarity withworkflow and productivity tools(e.g., Notion, ClickUp, Airtable, or similar).
* ExcellentEnglish communication skills(written and verbal).
ExcellentEnglish communication skills(written and verbal).

Soft Skills Required
* Entrepreneurial mindset— thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Entrepreneurial mindset— thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
* Independent and resourceful, able to manage multiple priorities without close supervision.
Independent and resourceful, able to manage multiple priorities without close supervision.
* Strongcritical thinkingand structured problem-solving.
Strongcritical thinkingand structured problem-solving.
* Highlyorganized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
Highlyorganized, detail-oriented, and dependable.

Preferred Profile
* Based inLatin America or South Africafor cultural fit, time zone overlap, and communication style.
Based inLatin America or South Africafor cultural fit, time zone overlap, and communication style.
* Demonstrated ability to work withexecutive-level stakeholdersor founders in dynamic, multi-project settings.
Demonstrated ability to work withexecutive-level stakeholdersor founders in dynamic, multi-project settings.

Client Expectations & Working Style

The client isdecisive, organized, and expects autonomy, efficiency, and reliability.The ideal candidate will anticipate needs, take initiative, and deliver results without micromanagement — acting as a true right-hand partner capable of switching between tactical execution and strategic thinking.