Head of Operations en Lightricks

Lightricks, an AI-first company, is revolutionizing how visual content is created. With a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation, Lightricks is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to the creative and business spaces.
Our advanced AI photo and video generation models, including our open-source LTXV model, power our apps and platforms including Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, and LTX Studio, allowing creators and brands to leverage the latest research breakthroughs, offering endless control over their creative potential. Our influencer marketing platforms, Popular Pays and Content Lab, provide influencers with the ability to scale their content and monetize their work, while offering brands opportunities to expand their reach through tailored creator partnerships.

As the Head of Operations for our US sites, you will serve as both a strategic leader and a hands-on operator. You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing the day-to-day operations while also driving long-term planning and cross-functional alignment across G&A functions. Acting as a key local leader and trusted partner to our global HQ.

You’ll manage one Office Manager and oversee all local G&A functions (HR, Finance, Operations, IT & Recruitment). From running day-to-day operations and resolving on-site issues to planning events, you’ll be responsible for creating a smooth, engaging, and well-supported work environment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure our US sites operate effectively, reflect our global standards, and deliver an outstanding employee experience.

What you will be doing

• Lead daily operations and long-term G&A strategic planning for the US sites.
• Managing an Office Manager.
• Deliver employee experience related events and initiatives that align with our global culture and serve the needs of local team members (e.g summer parties, happy hours, wellness weeks, etc.)
• Represent the US site in global decision-making and ensure HQ messaging is localized and well-communicated.
• Own site-wide programs, including office expansion, vendor relationships, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with building management and external vendors, ensuring a secure, well-maintained, and efficient office environment
• Assist in arranging travel logistics, catering to the needs of both our team and global employees visiting.
• Partner with global HR and local leadership to support retention and engagement initiatives.
• Manage the US site budget in partnership with global Finance.
• Provide IT support to all on-site employees working collaboratively with our HQ IT team.

Your skills and experience

• 4+ years in operations management, site leadership, or general management roles with a strong background in employee experience.
• Must have experience delivering a varied schedule of team events including parties, happy hours, off-sites, meet-ups and workshops.
• Deep understanding of employee experience and team dynamic.
• Direct experience managing budgets for a site or business unit.
• Experience working with or influencing senior leaders and C-suite.
• Ability to translate global goals into local action, and local insight into global decisions.
• Confident working across time zones, cultures, and with matrixed teams.
• Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills - especially under ambiguity.
• Ability to work from our New York office 5 days a week. Flexible hours, and late hours for special events.

Benefits

Expected salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000
Stock options
Health/dental/vision with majority of premiums paid by the company.
401k with company match. (Up to 4%)
$3,000 per year provided for lunch.
$1,000 Yearly Learning, Development, and Wellness budget.
21 Days of PTO.
Birthdays off! Take a free day off during your birthday month to celebrate.
Talented teammates and a strong work culture, supporting a healthy work-life balance.