Operations Manager - IL

Ocean is the first Agentic Email Security Platform built for the era of AI-powered attacks. We use a network of AI agents to investigate every email in real-time, analyzing behavior and uncovering hidden threats that traditional tools miss. We are growing fast, moving even faster, and now we’re looking for a sharp, proactive Operations Manager to lead our daily execution and operational infrastructure.

This is a brand-new, high-impact function within the company. You won’t just be managing a checklist; you’ll have end-to-end ownership of our business workflows, working closely with executive leadership and external partners to ensure our organization scales smoothly. From building automated processes and coordinating finance operations, to managing legal workflows, leading People Ops, and keeping our day-to-day office environment seamless—you’ll have an essential role in everything we do.

If you are an execution-focused professional who thrives on bringing order to dynamic environments, and you’re excited about the opportunity to build an operational foundation from scratch, we want you with us.

Responsibilities

• Design & Automate Infrastructure: Define, implement, and optimize cross-company workflows. Identify manual bottlenecks and introduce smart SaaS automation tools to drive internal efficiency.
• Finance Operations Coordination: Act as the primary focal point for our external bookkeeping and accounting teams. Manage invoices, payments, expense tracking, and support payroll preparation.
• Legal & Contract Support: Partner with leadership and legal counsel to manage contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and compliance workflows.
• People Operations & Workspace Experience: Oversee the operational lifecycle of our employees, including onboarding/offboarding logistics, equipment procurement, and access management, while supporting company culture initiatives.
• Global Logistics: Coordinate domestic and international business travel logistics, managing flights, accommodations, and employee travel schedules.
• Office Management: Ensure our physical workspace runs flawlessly, managing vendor relations, procurement, and ongoing facility logistics.

Requirements

• Startup Track Record: 3+ years of proven experience in Operations, BizOps, Finance Operations, or a comprehensive operational role strictly within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: Strong familiarity with operational systems, SaaS platforms, and advanced Excel, with a passion for process optimization and automation.
• Ultimate Ownership: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize independently, close operational gaps, and handle shifting priorities under pressure.
• Discretion & Analytical Eye: High attention to detail and absolute trustworthiness in handling sensitive financial, legal, and employee data.
• Communication Skills: Complete fluency in English and Hebrew (both written and verbal)—essential for handling global travel logistics and legal documentation.

Advantages

• Early-Stage Growth Experience: Experience as a key player in an early-stage startup (similar to our scale)
• Legal Background: A Law degree (LL.B.) and Israeli Bar membership.
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience within a Cybersecurity startup.
• Experience as the first operational hire reporting directly to founders or executive management.