Hire a Fractional Operations Manager
Scale your startup's operations without the overhead of a full-time hire. Our fractional Operations Managers bring structure, process, and efficiency to help your team do more with less.
Get StartedWhat does a Fractional Operations Manager do?
A fractional Operations Manager provides part-time, senior-level operational leadership to startups and growing businesses. Working 1–3 days per week, they design and optimise business processes, implement operational tools, manage vendor relationships, and build the operational foundations your company needs to scale efficiently.
Process Design & Optimisation
Map, document, and streamline your core business processes to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce waste.
Operational Tools & Systems
Select and implement the right tools for project management, communication, and workflow automation.
Team Operations
Design onboarding processes, team structures, and internal communications that scale with your growth.
Vendor Management
Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and optimise your operational spend.
KPI & Reporting Frameworks
Define operational metrics and build dashboards so you can measure and improve performance.
Scaling Playbooks
Create repeatable processes and documentation that allow your operations to grow without breaking.
Who should hire a Fractional Operations Manager?
- Startups moving from founder-led chaos to structured, repeatable operations
- Companies growing their team rapidly and needing operational processes that scale
- Founders spending too much time on internal operations instead of product and customers
- Businesses preparing for investment and needing to demonstrate operational maturity
How It Works
Our simple, high-touch process to find your perfect fractional expert
Strategy Session
Book a free 20-minute call. We'll understand your goals, challenges, and what kind of expertise you need.
Curated Matching
We identify the best-fit experts from our vetted network based on your specific requirements and culture.
Meet Your Match
We arrange a short intro call so you can evaluate fit and chemistry before making any commitment.
Ready to Deliver
Once you're happy, your expert starts immediately. We manage all the admin - contracts, invoices - and stay involved to ensure ongoing success.
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