Senior AI Operations & Automation Manager

Senior AI Operations & Automation Manager Job Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on senior AI Operations & Automation Manager to serve as a right hand to the founder. The role combines automation engineering, AI implementation, and operational strategy to drive massive leverage across multiple portfolio companies.

Part‑time: 20 hours per week (can grow to full time)
Remote: Fully remote, CET working hours
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Monthly Rate: $800–$1100 (based on a 20‑hour workweek; flexible depending on experience)

• Design, build, and maintain high‑level workflows using n8n, , and Zapier
  . Optimize existing automations and scale them across various business units.
• Proactively analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies and redesign manual, repetitive, or error‑prone workflows to maximize ROI and operational impact
  .
• Build and deploy specialized AI‑powered agents for automated email handling, complex document generation, financial calculations, and internal support systems.
• Seamlessly connect AI solutions into the existing stack, including Click Up
  , various CRMs, email systems, and custom internal dashboards.
• Ensure all automations are robust, fully documented, and built to scale without constant manual intervention.
• Act as a strategic consultant to the founder, prioritizing technical initiatives based on business value rather than technical novelty.

• 5+ years in automation, operations engineering, or AI‑integrated systems.
• Strong, hands‑on experience with n8n or . Proficiency with APIs, webhooks
  , and complex system integrations.
• Proven experience building AI agents or RAG‑based chatbots for real‑world operational use cases. Understanding of LLMs and how to apply them effectively.
• Ability to translate abstract business problems into concrete technical solutions.
• High familiarity with Click Up or similar enterprise‑grade project management tools.
• Self‑starter who takes full accountability for project outcomes from conception to deployment.

• Experience working across diverse industries (e‑commerce, SaaS, real estate, services).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• A mindset focused on efficiency and leverage—building what matters, not just what is “cool.”