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Fractional COO (Remote) — Independent Operator, Founder-Led SMEs

Fractional COO (Remote) — Independent Operator, Founder-Led SMEs🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-05

Core

Embed as a part-time independent operator to run day-to-day operations, build scaling systems, and drive execution for founder-led SMEs.

Role type

Fractional COO (Independent Contractor)

Builds

Operational systems, processes, and delivery cadence for client businesses

Domain

Startup/SME operations and scaling

Required skills

Operations leadership, scaling systems design, team accountability, execution management, AI integration in operations, strategic prioritization, ambiguity management

Preferred skills

Experience with international remote clients, autonomy in decision-making

Technologies

AI tools for operations

Responsibilities

Run operations and own the operating cadence, build systems for scaling beyond the founder, lead and hold teams accountable to delivery, drive execution against clear priorities, introduce AI into operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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