The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience building and running operating cadences at fast-growing SaaS companies – not just contributing to them. This role requires commercial instincts, executive communication skills, and the builder mentality to create structure where none exists.
What Success Looks Like
Predictable and scalable execution: cross-functional initiatives run with measurable accountability, clear owners, and visible milestones
Organizational clarity and leverage: teams gain focus – less time in alignment meetings, more progress on the work that matters
Speed without friction: Port's top priorities execute faster, with blockers identified and removed before they compound
Structured agility: the organization achieves greater structure without sacrificing pace – lightweight processes that actually scale
Decisive leadership alignment: decisions made by the leadership team consistently translate into action with clear owners and deadlines
7+ years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy & Operations, Chief of Staff, Management Consulting, or a senior execution-focused leadership role within B2B tech
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from definition through delivery in a high-growth SaaS environment – not just contributing to them
Proven ability to build and run company-wide operating cadences: OKRs, exec reviews, planning cycles, and KPI accountability frameworks
Track record of influencing and aligning senior leadership teams without direct authority – translating decisions into action across Product, R&D, GTM, Finance, and People
Strong commercial instincts with the ability to connect execution priorities to business outcomes and revenue
Excellent communication and facilitation skills – able to run leadership forums
Comfortable operating in ambiguity at a fast-moving startup – builds structure without waiting for it and ships things that stick
