Senior Manager, Business Operations in Toronto

The Sr. Manager, Business Operations is responsible for planning resource allocation for the Business Operations department (working with the VP of Product and Engineering) as well as managing its day-to-day operations. The successful candidate must be able to proactively manage the priority of various incoming requests from various internal and external stakeholders and ensure that operational activities of the Identity Digital Registry are carried out in a timely manner with a high level of quality. This role reports to the Vice President, Product & Engineering.

What You'll Do

• Streamline internal workflows, set clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high-priority Registry tasks, and drive continuous process updates based on execution feedback.
• Define the long-term operational roadmap for the Business Operations team, aligning team goals with broader organizational objectives across product launches, TLD migrations, and registry system enhancements.
• Leverage tools to automate repetitive tasks and design better reporting mechanisms.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure the successful completion of Registry operations and maintain high requester satisfaction.
• Create and review plans for operational projects, and follow up regularly with cross functional team members where dependencies exist.
• Review the team's deliverables such as customer documentation, customer communication and project plans and provide feedback.
• Lead and manage a global team of Business Operations staff located in both Toronto and Dublin.
• Act as the primary liaison between Business Operations and departmental leadership across the company including Account Management, Technical Support, Revenue Operations, Product and Engineering.
• Work directly with Engineering and Product leads to advocate for system bug fixes, feature requests, and workflow automation based on trends identified by the BizOps team.
• Cultivate a positive, collaborative work environment that models Identity Digital values.
• Participate in the full talent lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Evaluate team capacity via KPIs, hold regular progress check-ins, and ensure the department has the optimal talent mix.
• Set role standards and ensure the team meets performance expectations.
• Actively model and promote Identity Digital's core values through day-to-day interactions, leadership behaviors, and decision-making.

Who You Are / What You Bring

• 10+ years of business operations experience, with at least 5+ years in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Operations, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the domain name industry and its processes is a strong asset.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Delegation: Proven ability to build and retain diverse teams, cultivate an inclusive culture, and effectively delegate operational responsibilities to senior team members.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to lead interactions with internal/external stakeholders across various operational processes (e.g., TLD import, promotion configuration).
• Resource Allocation: Ability to manage resources and competing priorities across multiple high-impact initiatives.
• Global Flexibility: Ability to travel and work across time zones as needed within a global organization.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this full-time position is CAD $120,000 - $150,000 (flexibility based on experience) plus additional benefits. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible to receive other compensation from time to time in the form of discretionary and/or nondiscretionary bonuses and long-term incentive plan. Actual compensation will be influenced by a candidate's qualifications, internal employee equity considerations, and location.

A few things to know about us

Identity Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

At the time of an offer, you will be required to complete a background check. Any offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Sponsorship Statement

Please note that work sponsorship for this position may not be available now or in the future. While we strive to support our candidates, not all roles will qualify. Eligibility will be reviewed on a case-based basis.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Identity Digital will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruiting Team at careers@identity.digital.