Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Commission-Only · Founder's Right Hand
Freelance / independent contractor
Core
Build the operational backbone, systems, and processes for an early-stage startup to scale revenue and turn chaos into a structured machine.
Role type
Independent contractor operations lead / future COO
Builds
Operational systems, SOPs, and execution pipelines for a startup
Domain
Early-stage startup operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic operations design, process creation, execution management, ambiguity navigation, direct mentorship reception, financial self-sufficiency
Preferred skills
Russian language, prior COO/ops manager experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Design and build company structure and SOPs, own execution of plans, bring order and rhythm to operations, work side-by-side with founder on real business problems, grow into full COO ownership
Seniority
Early-stage operator / potential Senior IC