Operations LeadNew

New Operations Lead

Denver, Colorado, United States Job Title:

Operations Lead

Location:

Denver, CO

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Hiring Range:

$82,500 - $102,000 Who We Are Propeller is a people-focused management consulting firm that helps organizations accelerate transformation and move forward faster. We work with clients to solve complex problems, clear hurdles, and bring transformation to life—building the momentum needed to make change stick with solutions that are right-sized, scalable, and built to last. Our teams bring a mix of strategic thinking and practical know-how across strategy, enterprise technology, and organizational effectiveness. We collaborate closely with clients, adapt quickly to their needs, and show up ready to do the work together. Our clients are typically large and mid-sized organizations in the retail, technology, public sector, and energy and utility industries. These are the spaces where we drive the most impact, but our experience spans many others. We have offices in Portland, San Francisco, and Denver, and work with clients across the country. Propeller may be the place for you if you're energized by solving hard problems, guiding leaders and teams through change, and making progress that sticks. You're curious, collaborative, and resilient—with the grit to keep moving forward, even when the path is ambiguous, and the answers aren't clear. What You'll Do As an Operations Lead, you'll play a critical role in keeping Propeller running smoothly and moving forward. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role blends office leadership, internal project management, and operational support across the firm. You'll serve as the Denver office anchor, support staffing and resourcing efforts across the firm, and act as a project manager for a range of internal initiatives that help our consulting teams do their best work. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who thrives on variety, ownership, and collaboration. Lead Denver Office Operations Serve as the primary point of contact for the Denver office, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and well-run workplace Oversee day-to-day office operations, including vendor management, supplies, facilities coordination, and general logistics Manage office-related budgets with an eye toward cost-effectiveness and employee experience Support onboarding and offboarding for Denver-based employees, helping new hires feel connected to Propeller from day one Partner with People and Operations teams to support local culture, engagement, and events Manage Internal Projects & Initiatives Serve as a project manager for internal projects, including software implementations and firmwide initiatives Includes defining project plans, timelines, and deliverables; developing process maps; track progress and drive accountability Coordinate across teams and leaders to ensure alignment and momentum Prepare updates, materials, and summaries to support decision-making and visibility Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve execution Support Staffing & Resourcing Operations Support staffing using our staffing tool, helping ensure accurate data, smooth workflows, and clear communication Assist with resourcing coordination, tracking, and reporting across teams Partner with consulting leadership and operations to support capacity planning and internal resourcing initiatives Help maintain process documentation and identify opportunities to improve staffing-related workflows What You'll Bring to the Team A wide variety of backgrounds and experiences may be aligned with the work we do. If you believe you have the qualifications, even if your role titles did not necessarily use the same words, we encourage you to apply. A real person reads all our applications, and your background and experience will be assessed holistically.

Must have:

3-5 years of relevant experience in operations, project management, office management, or a related role Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities Comfort working with ambiguity and shifting between tactical and strategic work Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; comfort learning new tools Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders Willingness to lean in and support all aspects of the business Availability to work occasional evenings to support events and ensure smooth execution and great experiences Legal authorization to work in the U.S. Nice to have: Experience in a professional services or consulting environment Experience with staffing, resourcing, or capacity planning tools Event planning or office engagement experience Bachelor's degree More About This Opportunity

Compensation:

We believe in fairly and equitably compensating our employees for their time, skills, and experience. The hiring base salary range for this position is $82,500 to $102,000, which represents a portion of the role's overall pay range. Individual starting salaries are determined based on factors such as relevant experience, specific skill sets, and internal pay equity. Base pay ranges are reviewed and updated annually, with opportunities for increases based on performance. This role is also eligible for a performance-based bonus, targeted between 4-8% of base salary, based on individual and company performance. Our compensation plan also includes a generous benefits package, which you can learn more about here

Location:

We believe being physically present with each other and our clients strengthens our relationships, promotes creativity and innovation, and ultimately produces a stronger, more durable result for our clients and ourselves. This role requires being in the office 2 - 3 days per week. Propeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. You can read more about our commitment to diversity Also, Propeller is committed to meeting our applicant's accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. If you need any accommodation during the process, such as accessibility accommodations to assist with email, phone, or video communications, or other accommodation matters, please do not hesitate to email hiring@propeller.com. Propeller is committed to maintaining and safeguarding the privacy of the information you share with us. Read our privacy policy Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Propeller Consulting? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert