Operations Manager Checklist

Open Culture

• Can the person use a wiki to document materials?
• Does the person display open culture?
• Does the person publish early and often?

Culture

• Does th

Technical

• Responsible for managing a full range of Open Source Ecology operations - design, fabrication, testing, pilot projects, documentation, production runs, special events, construction, communications, fundraising, office operations, facility maintenance and upgrades, and others

Assists ED in developing organizational structure, infrastructure, and protocols - including office, internet, and prototyping infrastructure Sets up and manages a production-based, for-profit branch of OSE operations Maintains and Updates OSE Operations Handbook (everything from email handling for the Assistant, blogging procedures, to financial controls) Oversees facility and its development + production program Oversees all budgets and digests them for review by ED Composes and negotiates contracts for staff and contractors, and assists other executives in composing/negotiating contracts Helps ED in recruiting, makes hiring suggestions, and on-boards new candidates Reports to ED, and helps ED manage other executives Builds processes for effective team communication Manages Public Affairs until this role is filled by others See more about OSE Operations [edit]Qualifications

Conflict Resolution Skills

MBA preferred 10+ years of executive-level operations management experience Experience in interviewing Executive management experience of multi-million dollar organizations Comfort in negotiating legal and financial structuring of organizations Executive experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills Excellent mentorship and team building skills Track record of community service and humanitarian service Event organizing experience Excellent problem-solving ability Extensive experience with day-to-day project tracking + project management software Hacker, hands-on, DIY culture with respect to open source hardware is a plus Engineering experience is a plus Willingness use Linux computer platform for OSE-related work Keen ability to write and negotiate contracts, scopes of work, and memoranda of understanding Excellent ability to work as a team Excellent fit with OSE culture See also our Talent Search Criteria

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