Operations Manager

About The RoleThe House of Stake (HoS) is the decentralized, token-based governance body within the NEAR ecosystem, operating at the intersection of governance, legal structure, funding flows, and stakeholder coordination.As HoS evolves in scope and operational complexity, we need a dedicated Operations Manager, hired by the House of Stake Foundation, to establish independent operations capacities, and ensure structural rigor, documentation integrity, payment execution reliability, and full operational visibility across initiatives.This is not a generic ops role, it is governance-critical infrastructure.What’ll You’ll DoCurrently, operational responsibilities (documentation, payment tracking, contract coordination, reporting) are distributed across leadership.To scale responsibly and reduce operational risk, we need a single owner who:Ensures all documentation and contracts are complete and accessibleExecutes and tracks payments reliablyMaintains operational oversight across HoS initiativesCreates structured, audit-ready systemsEnables Governance leadership to focus on strategy rather than administrationThe HoS Operations Manager will be responsible for: Operational integrity, documentation completeness, payment execution, and governance process reliability.They will act as the connective tissue between:HoS FoundationHoS Governance, and Head of GovernanceNEAR Foundation LegalNEAR Foundation FinanceExternal stakeholdersA. Documentation & Contract OversightEnsure all contracts, amendments, and supporting documents are properly executed and storedMaintain a centralized contract trackerTrack approval workflows and ensure no agreements proceed without required sign-offsEnsure documentation is audit-ready and systematically organizedCoordinate closely with Legal on contract lifecycleB. Payment Execution & Financial CoordinationPrepare and execute (crypto and FIAT) payment requestsEnsure documentation and approvals are complete before payment processingTrack payment status and reconcile commitmentsMaintain budget visibility across HoS activitiesCoordinate with Finance to ensure timely executionC. Operational Tracking & VisibilityMaintain a live overview of all HoS initiatives and commitmentsTrack milestones, dependencies, and execution risksFlag delays, compliance gaps, or missing documentationDevelop lightweight reporting dashboards for leadershipD. Process Design & SystemsDesign scalable operational workflowsCreate clarity around handoffs between Governance, Legal, and FinanceIntroduce structured templates and standardsReduce operational ambiguity and institutional riskWho You AreWe are looking for someone who is:Operationally rigorous and detail-orientedComfortable operating in governance- and legal-heavy environmentsHighly structured and process-drivenProactive and comfortable with ownershipCalm under ambiguity and complexityStrong at cross-functional coordination5+ years in operations, legal ops, program management, or similarExperience coordinating with Legal and Finance teamsExperience managing contracts and documentation workflowsStrong organizational and tracking skillsHigh risk awareness and attention to detailExperience building or formalizing operational systemsWhat Sets You ApartExperience working in regulated or compliance-heavy environments, experience in compliance and legal operations is a strong advantageExperience in foundations, DAOs, or Web3 ecosystems, preferably in the NEAR ecosystemExposure to governance frameworksWe valueECOSYSTEM-FIRST: always put the health and success of the ecosystem above any individual's interestOPENNESS: operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to build open communitiesPRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: find the right solution not the ideal solution and beat dogmatism by openly considering all ideasMAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: strive to make the complex feel simple so the technology is accessible to allGROW CONSTANTLY: learn, improve and fail productively so the project and community are always becoming more effectiveNEAR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. NEAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during the interview process. Originally posted on Himalayas