Chief Operating Officer - Global AI-Powered Tech Talent Startup

Are you someone who can turn vision into execution, strategy into systems, and momentum into scale? Do you thrive in high-trust, high-ownership environments and want to help build the operating engine of one of the fastest-scaling AI-powered platforms for elite enterprise tech talent on-demand?We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer to lead and scale operations at SkillsCapital — a global tech talent platform powered by AI, automation, and deep domain expertise in enterprise software. You’ll work closely with the founding team to own everything from delivery execution and sub-vendor management to team structure, systems, and operational performance — and help us scale from 20 → 100.Experience is no bar, but performance is. We’re looking for a high-performing individual with strong exposure to operations, delivery, or vendor management — ideally within enterprise tech talent, consulting, staffing, or enterprise software domains. What matters most is your passion to build, ability to take full ownership, operate with accountability, and consistently deliver results in a fast-paced, high-trust startup environment.Even if you’re someone with limited experience (including freshers) but have the motivation, clarity, and drive to perform in this role — feel free to apply. We care more about what you can do than how many years you've done it.About SkillsCapitalSkillsCapital is an AI-powered global platform helping clients hire fully vetted, on-demand tech talent and teams across enterprise technologies like SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, AI / ML, Cloud, and more.In our first year, we’ve : Achieved strong product-market fit and global client tractionDelivered talent across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and the Middle EastBuilt a real platform : AI-Powered Talent Cloud, Vetting Engine, Candidate & Client PortalsBootstrapped our way to profitability — zero external fundingAre now on track to cross a $2M+ run rate this quarter, with momentum to scale fastOur leadership and advisory team include former leaders from IBM, Deloitte, Accenture, Trilogy, PwC, ESW Capital, and alumni of Wharton, IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, and University of Pennsylvania.What You’ll OwnBuild and lead all core operations and delivery functionsManage and scale sub-vendor and consultant networksDesign and run systems that ensure on-time, high-quality fulfillment of global client requirementsOversee onboarding, compliance, documentation, and support workflowsCollaborate closely with founders across sales, sourcing, and tech to ensure end-to-end excellenceTrack KPIs across delivery, sourcing, and client satisfaction — and build data-led systems for scaleOwn internal process design, automation, and operational performance as we scale from startup to company✅ Who Should ApplyYou have experience in operations, delivery, or vendor management in industries like : IT consulting, Enterprise tech talent delivery, Enterprise software services, Talent solutions or staffing firmsYou’re highly structured, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-led environmentYou’re comfortable managing both systems and people — from sourcing partners to consultants and internal workflowsYou’ve worked with cross-functional teams (sales, delivery, sourcing, or product) and know how to keep execution tightYou take full ownership of outcomes, thrive on solving operational bottlenecks, and continuously look to improve systemsYou’re not just looking for a job — you want to co-build a high-growth, tech-led venture from the insideBonus : experience in scaling operations or designing delivery processes at an early-stage company is a huge plusCompensationThis is a CXO role, and compensation will be structured accordinglyYou’ll receive equity, with long-term upside tied to scale and successMinimal base salary to begin with, reflecting our early-stage but fast-scaling modelCompensation will grow meaningfully based on a) Performance and operational outcomes b) Overall c) business growth and delivery KPIsStrategic milestones achieved during scale-upTop performers can expect excellent overall compensation through our outcome-driven structure⚠️ This is not the right role for someone seeking a high initial salary without ownership or resultsTo ApplySend your resume or LinkedIn to  include : A short note on why this excites youWhat you’ve built, led, or optimized that makes you a strong fitConfirmation that you’ve read and understood the co-founder-level compensation structureWe will only consider candidates who send their resume or LinkedIn to the above email address, with a short note and confirmation that they’ve understood the expectations and compensation structure.