Operations Manager

Operations Manager at Keystone Recruitment

One of Keystone Recruitment's clients, a leading AI research lab, is seeking experienced Operations Managers to advance next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement involves applying operational and management expertise to diagnose, analyze, and address real-world challenges that inform AI research and infrastructure development. This contract role offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI initiatives while working fully remotely.

Role Overview

As an Operations Manager, you will be instrumental in bridging operational insights with advanced AI research. Your work will directly support a leading AI research lab, translating practical management scenarios into actionable data for AI system improvement and development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of machine learning through your operational acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Create structured tasks and professional deliverables based on common general management and operations scenarios.
• Analyze operational challenges and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Review and refine AI-generated content related to management, operations, and organizational decision-making.
• Provide domain-specific insights to help identify gaps or limitations in current AI system outputs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in general management, operations, or a closely related field.
• Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly articulate operational concepts, processes, and decision frameworks.
• Comfort working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Engagement Details

• Fully remote, independent contractor role.
• Expected workload: approximately 15 hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 30+ hours.
• Project start: immediate.
• Initial project duration: approximately 3–4 weeks, with potential extension based on project needs and performance.

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Hourly compensation is market-indexed and aligned with role scope, experience, and applicable local labor standards.
• Payments are issued weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Engagement is on an independent contractor basis, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence within the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Key skills/competency

• Operations Management
• General Management
• AI Research Support
• Machine Learning Systems
• Problem Diagnosis & Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Content Review & Refinement
• Domain Expertise
• Asynchronous Work
• Independent Contracting