Project and Operations Lead

Planate Management Group • $90K — $120K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in operations or project coordination with a degree, or 10+ years without one
  • Experience in dynamic, growth-focused environments
  • Proven ability to manage across various functions
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate with technical and business teams
  • Demonstrated initiative and commitment
  • Preferred background in business line launches or scaling companies
  • Familiarity with technology or engineering sectors
  • Exposure to robotics, automation, or AI systems
  • Basic knowledge of financial tracking and proposal development

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure team alignment and deliverables are met
  • Execute operational plans and support prompt decision-making
  • Develop workflows and standard procedures for efficiency
  • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams
  • Support client engagement and proposal development
  • Align sales pipeline with operational capacity
  • Translate technical outputs into ready-to-deploy solutions
  • Assist in scheduling and executing product installations
  • Monitor budgets and operational costs for financial reporting
  • Ensure compliance and manage vendor-related activities
  • Track project schedules and client deliverables
  • Maintain operational and project tracking systems
  • Prepare leadership reports and updates
  • Identify risks and areas for operational improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to help shape a new U.S.-based systems integration firm
  • Hands-on role with significant impact on company operations
  • Work in an innovative field focused on robotics and technology integration
  • Collaborative environment across diverse operational functions
  • Chance to contribute to the company’s growth and success as an independent entity
Full Job Description
Operations Manager to lead day-to-day execution as the company transitions into a standalone U.S.-based systems integration firm focused on robotics-enabled mailroom security solutions and other technology-integration solutions for industry application. This role is designed for a hands-on builder who will help transform Risen Line Solutions from an emerging initiative into a fully operational, scalable enterprise.

Reporting to the President of Risen Line Solutions, as Operations Manager you will act as the central hub across all core functions-ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, technology development, service delivery, finance, and compliance, while actively building the operational infrastructure required for growth.

Key responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring teams are aligned and key deliverables are met
  • Execute operational plans, track progress, and support timely decision-making
  • Develop and improve workflows, standard procedures, and tracking tools
  • Coordinate closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams
  • Support proposal development, pricing inputs, and client engagement preparation
  • Align sales pipeline with operational capacity and delivery readiness
  • Help translate technical outputs into practical, deployment-ready solutions
  • Assist in planning, scheduling, and execution of product installations and system deployments
  • Support development of consistent and repeatable service delivery processes
  • Monitor budgets, track operational costs, and support financial reporting activities
  • Coordinate contracts, compliance requirements, and vendor-related activities
  • Support the company's transition to an independent business entity, including system and vendor setup
  • Track project schedules, milestones, and client deliverables to ensure timely execution
  • Maintain trackers for operations, projects, and sales pipeline
  • Prepare reports and updates for leadership
  • Identify risks, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement

Qualifications to be successful in the role:
  • 5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, or business operations with college degree OR 10+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, or business operations without college degree.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
  • Demonstrated ability to execute across multiple functional areas
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work across both technical and business teams
  • High level of ownership, initiative, and follow-through
  • Experience in new business line launches or company growth phases preferred
  • Experience in technology, engineering, or systems integration environments preferred
  • Familiar with robotics, automation, or AI-enabled systems
  • Exposure to proposal development, basic financial tracking, or O&M environments

Success Metrics (First 6-12 Months)
  • Established core operational workflows and trackers
  • Supported a smooth spin-out transition to independent operations
  • Improved coordination across sales, engineering, and delivery teams
  • Contributed to successful deployment of initial client systems
  • Enabled visibility through consistent executive reporting
  • Helped create a foundation for repeatable service delivery

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Join Planate Management Group’s top-tier team to assist some of the most prestigious organizations in mastering their operational challenges. Transform operations and enhance efficiency with the brightest minds at Planate Management Group. This is where innovation meets practical application, creating a unique niche in the marketplace at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and management excellence. Engage with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients optimize their operational strategies. Collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals, all focused on delivering sustainable solutions across various industries.

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