Operations - Special Projects Manager

Description

Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $180M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the thousands of smiles we are able to put on our customers' faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That's why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions of loved ones throughout the world.

The Special Projects role will lead the day-to-day execution of high-impact Operations initiatives with a strong focus on scaling our internal capabilities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about optimizing operations and building infrastructure that supports rapid growth across global retail and D2C channels. You will be responsible for managing special cross-functional projects that improve order fulfillment, logistics, and inventory management. You will work closely with Finance, Product, CX, and Marketing teams to align operations strategy for developing scalable tools and addressing reporting needs, and uncover insights to streamline workflows across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and project management skills, thrives in autonomous environments, and is motivated by solving complex problems with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Build our data architecture and implement automated systems that transform operations from reactive to proactive
• Lead mission-critical projects:
• Develop clear roadmaps aligned with leadership vision and stakeholder needs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Ops, CX, Finance, Marketing) to ensure seamless execution
• Run focused stand-ups that maintain momentum and accountability
• Elevate operational performance:
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
• Solve complex operational challenges with innovative solutions
• Turn data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions
• Create documentation that ensures knowledge transfer and sustainable implementation
• Validate new processes with methodical testing to guarantee flawless deployment