Adaption
Head of Operations
San Francisco · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 1–6+ years; former founders welcome.
About the job
Supports Adaption’s founders by reducing operational friction, coordinating daily operations and travel, and owning cross-functional projects as the company scales.
What you'll do
- Coordinate founder priorities, logistics, travel, and on-the-ground support.
- Build team rituals, communication channels, and operations infrastructure.
- Lead ambiguous, high-priority cross-functional projects from start to finish.
What they ask for
- Experience in operations, founder's office, or special projects.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, switch contexts, and maintain attention to detail.
- Adaptability and availability on short notice, including irregular hours and last-minute travel.
- Strong organizational and logistical skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
- Former founder experience.
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