Business Operations

About Tenex

Tenex is a Chief AI Officer for forward-thinking mid-market & enterprise companies. We’re a full-stack strategic technology partner that helps you identify the highest ROI AI opportunities in your business, set your transformation strategy, and execute through a combination of technology & change management offerings.

The job in a sentence

You will partner with the Chief of Staff to keep Tenex running at peak performance. This means supporting internal operations (e.g., FP&A, recruiting, etc.), streamlining workflows, and driving special projects that make our pods and Managing Partners more effective. You’ll be a driving force that keeps initiatives moving forward—bringing clarity, structure, and accountability to everything we do.

Our Core Values

1. We give a shit. We care deeply about all we do. We take pride in our work and are addicted to collecting “Wows” from customers. We sweat the details, see around corners, and are thoughtful in our approach. Excellence isn’t optional—it’s who we are.

2. We take out the trash. No task is beneath us, and no ego is above the work. If something needs doing, we do it—whether or not anyone notices. We do the work to help the team, not to collect personal recognition.

3. We never beat around the bush. Clear communication is kindness. We’re straightforward, open, and timely with our teammates—always direct, always respectful. Nobody should ever have to guess how we feel.

4. We go down the rabbit hole. Then keep going. We constantly seek growth by any means necessary. Curiosity drives us to explore diverse ideas, perspectives, and cultures. "Because we’ve always done it that way" is never an acceptable answer. We actively challenge ourselves and each other to stay inspired, stay curious, and evolve our thinking.

5. We do the right thing. Trust is our most valuable asset—earned slowly, lost instantly. Doing what’s right isn’t negotiable, even when it’s inconvenient, unpopular, or costly. Integrity guides every decision we make, without exception.

6. We operate like Navy SEALs. Greatness doesn’t happen between 9 and 5. We willingly invest nights and weekends—not for optics or politics, but because genuine impact demands commitment. We work hard because our mission deserves nothing less.

7. We share feedback. We listen to feedback. Feedback is our fastest path to excellence. We invite candid critique, meet it with curiosity—not ego—and act on it immediately. Every critique is a chance to level up ourselves and our teammates, so we default to collaboration, assume positive intent, and treat every interaction as a two‑way learning opportunity.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguity, loves solving problems, and makes teams around you sharper. You excel at managing cross-functional initiatives, creating scalable processes, and jumping into new challenges without hesitation. Your are obsessed with detail and quality—ensuring smooth execution of initiatives, enabling pods to move faster, and supporting leadership with the infrastructure to scale.

Ideal Skill Set

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver

• Your oven (IQ) burns hot, but your fire (motivation) burns even hotter.

• Skilled at collaborating across teams, identifying inefficiencies, and building streamlined processes

• Strong knowledge of automation tools and workflow optimization (Notion, Slack, CRM/ATS, finance tools, etc.)

• Experienced in building SOPs, tracking KPIs, and enabling teams through clear documentation and training

• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced startup environment

• Strong communicator—able to provide clear updates, escalate risks, and drive accountability

Compensation & benefits

Earn between $100,000 and $200,000 annually, with opportunities for further upside tied to your output.

• Ownership: The more you contribute, the more you earn. Your ceiling is limited only by your output, creativity, and ambition.

• In-Office, NYC-based: Work from our beautiful office in the heart of New York City, surrounded by a team of your peers.

• World-class team: Join a collective of the world's best engineers, designers, and creators, each driven to do their life's most important work.