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SuperAnnotate
SuperAnnotate

Director of Operations

San Francisco, California, U.S.
Full-Time
$170,000 – $210,000 per year

TLDR

Lead cross-functional operations at a fast-growing AI data company, shaping scalable processes and operational excellence during rapid expansion.

About SuperAnnotate SuperAnnotate helps the world’s leading AI teams build responsible, next-generation models powered by high-quality human data. We’re a fast-growing Series B startup bridging the gap between advanced AI innovation and the data that drives it. Our global network of expert specialists, scalable managed operations, precise talent matching, and full project transparency ensure unmatched data quality at scale. Trusted by innovators like Databricks and ServiceNow - and backed by NVIDIA, Dell Technologies Capital, Databricks Ventures, Cox Enterprises, and Lionel Messi’s Play Time VC - SuperAnnotate is proud to be the top-ranked AI data company on G2 for multiple consecutive years, including 2025. The Impact You'll Make As Director of Operations, you will serve as a key operational leader responsible for managing and improving the company’s day-to-day operations during a period of rapid growth and increasing organizational complexity. Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll work across teams to improve coordination, drive accountability, and ensure operational processes run effectively across the business. This is a highly hands-on role focused on operational execution, process management, and cross-functional support. You’ll oversee critical operational functions spanning Finance and Accounting, IT, Information Security, Sales Operations and RevOps (including CRM and sales enablement), Facilities, and operational support related to legal and commercial processes. You’ll lead and support a growing operations team while helping establish the structure, workflows, and communication processes needed for teams to operate efficiently in a fast-moving environment. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced operator who thrives in lean, high-growth environments and enjoys building scalable processes that directly impact company performance. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in San Francisco. What You'll Do

  • Partner closely with executive leadership to improve operational execution, accountability and organizational scale

  • Oversee day-to-day business operations across multiple cross-functional areas including business operations, finance and accounting, tech support, IT, InfoSec and facilities

  • Build and improve scalable operational processes, workflows, and accountability systems across the organization

  • Support operational coordination tied to contracts, legal processes, commercial operations, and cross-functional execution

  • Own and administer core sales operations and RevOps systems, including CRM (HubSpot) and sales engagement tools, and support sales enablement initiatives.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary global operations team, including managers and individual contributors

  • Drive organizational prioritization and improve operational efficiency in a lean, fast-moving environment

  • Partner with leadership to support aggressive company growth targets and evolving business needs

  • Use data and operational insights to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve business performance

  • Help establish clear operational structure and communication processes that enable teams to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment

    • What You'll Bring

  • 7+ years of operations, business operations, revenue operations, strategy & finance, or related operational leadership experience

  • Prior experience managing teams and developing people leaders (this is not a first-time manager role)

  • Strong operational leadership experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments

  • Experience supporting or owning operational processes related to RevOps, Sales Ops, commercial operations and commercial contract reviews

  • Working knowledge of accounting and finance fundamentals, sufficient to directly manage and mentor finance/accounting staff

  • Proven ability to independently manage day-to-day operations while balancing strategic priorities

  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

  • Comfortable operating with ambiguity and building structure in evolving environments

  • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and operational judgment

  • Experience leading operational improvements and scaling processes across teams

    • Nice to Have

  • Experience working in technology companies (preferably AI, AdTech, FinTech or data services), SaaS environments, or operationally complex businesses

  • Experience working in lean organizations with broad ownership and hands-on responsibilities

  • Exposure to accounting/finance operations (close process, AP/AR, financial reporting) in an early-stage or startup environment

  • Experience supporting operational scale and process improvement across growing teams

    • Why SuperAnnotate

    This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible operational leadership role at a company experiencing significant growth and momentum. You’ll work directly with executive leadership to help shape how the company scales operationally during a critical stage of growth.

    You’ll have meaningful ownership, broad cross-functional exposure, and the opportunity to build systems and processes that directly influence company performance. As the business expands enterprise partnerships and continues scaling globally, this role will play a central part in enabling operational excellence across the organization.


    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview!

    Equal Opportunity

    We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At SuperAnnotate diversity means to us making an effort to reflect the many experiences and identities of the outside world, and treating each other with fairness and without bias. Every day we foster an environment where people of all backgrounds not only belong, but excel to succeed as a company and grow together. We offer equal opportunity regardless of sex, sexual orientation, national origin, color, race, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, veterans and more.
    SuperAnnotate
    SuperAnnotate

    SuperAnnotate delivers comprehensive AI data infrastructure solutions tailored for leading AI teams, focusing on high-quality human data essential for building responsible, next-generation models. Our unique approach combines a global network of specialists with scalable operations and precise talent matching, ensuring unmatched data quality at scale. We bridge the crucial gap between innovative AI technology and the data that powers it, making us a trusted partner for companies like Databricks and ServiceNow.

    Founded
    Founded 2018
    Employees
    51-200 employees
    Industry
    Internet Software & Services
    Total raised
    $18M raised
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