Operations Manager

This role will support the COO and executive team across a wide range of functions and departments. Dakota Group’s engineering, design, and IT teams roll up through the SCRUM Master and ultimately to the COO, along with our Product Consultant and CTO.

Dakota Group specializes in navigating complex regulatory requirements related to DOT and FMCSA filings and regulations. With offices in New York, California, Arizona, and a nationwide network of consultants, Dakota Group provides tailored compliance solutions to minimize risks for clients. Our dedicated team ensures all filing deadlines are met, assessments are accurate, and clients remain protected from regulatory exposure. We operate with a best-in-class infrastructure to streamline filing processes and meet the unique needs of every client.

Dakota Group is seeking a highly organized, sharp, and dependable Promo opportunity to Sr. Manager >
Director of Ops, etc. This is a high-exposure role for an operator who wants to be trained directly by the COO to grow into a senior operations role over time while providing day-to-day support across the business.

We are looking for a multi-talented operator who is confident with Google Docs, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, pitch decks, project management, calendaring, file organization, and cross-functional coordination. Confidence, follow-through, critical thinking, strong communication, and willingness to learn new tools are all essential.

Experience in a rigorous, technical industry such as banking, consulting, or public accounting is preferred but not required.

This role will support the COO and executive team across a wide range of functions and departments. Dakota Group’s engineering, design, and IT teams roll up through the SCRUM Master and ultimately to the COO, along with our Product Consultant and CTO. Finance and data, marketing, client success, and sales also roll up to the COO. This Associate will play an important role in helping organize priorities, improve follow-through, and support execution across all of these teams.

This job is for someone who wants to learn how to operate at a high level, support leadership across functions, and develop into a true business operator. You will train directly with the COO to learn company requirements and standards, and you will also work with department directors on projects and workflows that ultimately roll up to the COO / CFO.

• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Excellent Google Docs and Microsoft Office experience required
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, presentations, project management, and calendaring required
• Comfortable working with numbers, file storage, documentation, and operating trackers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinker and self-starter
• Eager to learn, try new tools, and improve systems
• Comfortable following instructions while also using judgment to move work forward
• Able to balance multiple priorities and support cross-functional teams
• Interested in being trained directly by the COO to become a stronger operator over time

• Base salary: $90,000 to $150,000, based on experience
• 20% annual bonus target

• Health insurance through Aetna, 50% employer-paid
• Vision insurance through Aetna, 50% employer-paid
• Dental insurance through Met Life, 50% employer-paid
• Lifetime Fitness membership
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match through Betterment
• Commute reimbursement
• Breakfast and lunch are provided for in-office days

• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• In-office in NYC 3 days per week

Even if you don’t see a perfect match listed above, we’d still love to hear from you. Dakota Group is always searching for talented individuals. Let’s start a dialogue.

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