Business Operations Team Lead - Afea Group

Location: Bakı

We are seeking a highly analytical, execution-driven Business Operations Team Lead to drive company-wide prioritization, systemization, and operational excellence in a fast-growing, subscription-based SaaS environment . In this role, you will act as the core execution engine of the company , ensuring that strategic goals are translated into structured action, teams stay aligned, and operations scale efficiently. This position is ideal for someone with strong business judgment, operational thinking, and a systems mindset , who thrives in fast-paced environments and can bring clarity, structure, and accountability across multiple teams. Job responsibilities: Translate company OKRs into prioritized, actionable task pipelines across teams Create and continuously refine structured backlogs aligned with business goals Ensure all tasks have clear scope, ownership, deadlines, and measurable outcomes Design and implement scalable operational processes and systems Standardize workflows, documentation, and execution frameworks Identify inefficiencies and eliminate operational bottlenecks Manage vendors and external partners , including onboarding, coordination, and performance tracking Support negotiations with data-driven insights and benchmarks Enforce execution standards and ensure timely delivery across teams Track progress, resolve blockers, and maintain full visibility on initiatives Ensure consistent OKR and performance tracking across teams Identify gaps between planned vs actual execution and report risks and delays Monitor operational risks and escalate issues with clear context and solutions Ensure mitigation actions are properly defined and executed Lead execution of high-impact cross-functional projects from planning to delivery Who You Are: 3 years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy, Project Management, or similar roles is required. Experience in team management is considered a strong advantage Strong ability to prioritize, structure, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Experience in building processes and operational systems from scratch Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work cross-functionally and drive alignment across teams High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced SaaS or startup environment Fluent in Azerbaijani and English What You’ll Get Competitive salary Direct impact on company-wide operations and execution Work closely with leadership and influence strategic execution Private health insurance coverage Work in a lean, fast-moving team with minimal bureaucracy Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a globally-used SaaS product Lunch, drinks, sweets, and fruits provided by the company Centrally located office with modern amenities (game room, nap spaces, etc.) Working hours: You’ll be working 5 days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (13:00–14:00 lunch time). Four days will be based in the office, and one day (Friday) you can work from home. Why This Role Matters This is not a coordination role — this is an execution ownership role . You will be responsible for ensuring that the company works on the right things, in the right order, and delivers them effectively . Your work will directly impact execution speed, operational efficiency, and business performance . Unlike traditional operations roles, you won’t just manage processes — you will build and optimize the operating system of the company. Salary:  Competitive and negotiable based on experience and knowledge. If you are interested in joining our team and feel that you meet the requirements listed above, please apply by clicking the link provided in the "Apply" button. We look forward to receiving your application. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.