Director of Operations (Fractional) — Malloy Industries Executive Roster
About Malloy Industries Malloy Industries connects B2B CEOs (typically $1M–$50M revenue, 10–100 employees) with vetted fractional executives who help bring structure to chaos. We’re known for being relentlessly generous, vulnerably trustworthy, enthusiastically fun, independently productive, and flexibly learning—and we take client outcomes seriously. We’re expanding our Fractional Executive Network and are looking for experienced Fractional COOs / Directors of Operations to join our roster for potential client collaborations. Important: This is NOT a full-time job Malloy Industries is building our Fractional Executive Roster. This posting is for experienced operations leaders who want to be considered for future fractional client engagements. If you’re looking for a W-2, full-time internal role, this won’t be the right fit. The Opportunity (Fractional / Contract) As a fractional COO / Director of Operations in our roster, you may be matched with growth-stage clients who need operational leadership—often 10–20 hours/week—to build systems, cadence, accountability, and execution muscle. While we can’t guarantee a specific volume of client work, members join because we invest in their success with meaningful support and a strong matching process. What You’ll Do (Director of Ops / Fractional COO level) You’ll operate as a senior operator for founder-led companies—owning outcomes, not task lists. Depending on the client, you may:
- Lead operational strategy + execution across functions (Sales, Marketing, Delivery, Finance, People Ops)
- Build and run an operating cadence: weekly leadership meetings, KPI dashboards/scoreboards, quarterly priorities, action tracking
- Create role clarity + accountability (DRI ownership, meeting hygiene, decision rights, escalation paths)
- Design and implement core business systems: SOPs, workflows, handoffs, documentation
- Drive cross-functional project management for high-impact initiatives (process redesign, onboarding improvements, tool rollouts)
- Improve capacity planning and resource allocation (what gets done, by whom, and when)
- Partner directly with the CEO to translate strategy into execution and keep priorities on track
Who This Is For (and who it’s not) This is a fit if you’ve been responsible for making the business run, not just supporting someone who does. This roster is specifically for senior operations leaders who have owned operating systems, cross-functional execution, and business outcomes. This is NOT an Executive Assistant / Administrative Assistant role. Must-haves
- 8+ years experience in operations with leadership scope (COO, Director of Operations, Head of Ops, Ops Lead with team/process ownership, etc.)
- Proven experience building and running operating rhythms (KPIs, weekly leadership meetings, quarterly priorities)
- Experience owning cross-functional projects end-to-end (not just scheduling/follow-ups)
- Ability to create process documentation + SOPs and drive adoption across a team
- Comfortable pushing back, clarifying priorities, and driving accountability with senior stakeholders
- US-based; able to work remotely with US clients
Strongly preferred
- You’ve managed a team (Ops, PMs, admins, coordinators) and/or owned vendors/budgets
- You’ve supported a scaling company (10–100 employees) through growth/change
Nice-to-haves
- Prior fractional/consulting experience
- Experience implementing systems/tools
- Operations training/certification
Benefits of Joining the Malloy Industries Network
- Qualified lead pipeline delivering pre-vetted, growth-stage companies ready to collaborate
- Seamless back-office support that handles all contracts, invoicing, and payment processing
- Active success partnership featuring weekly check-ins to support you and monthly client reviews to protect your work
- Maximized earning potential by eliminating business development costs and friction
Compensation
Compensation varies by client engagement and scope and will be discussed during the matching process.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted through our apply page and roundtable process. (required) Step 1: RSVP to “Explore Collaborations” (Executive Roundtable) This is the essential first step. Once a month, we host a roundtable to personally meet potential members.
- You’ll introduce yourself and your services to our team
- We’ll explain our business model, the mutual referral agreement, and how we support our executives
- We decide together if there’s a mutual fit for collaboration
This is a conversation, not an interrogation. Step 2: Complete the Malloy Industries Member Application Complete immediately after booking your roundtable session: https://www.malloyindustries.com/apply Please take your time to provide detailed, thoughtful responses—especially for your Value Prop—because this is what we literally copy and paste to recommend you to potential clients. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job