Partner 20, Business Operations

The a16z Growth Fund is seeking a Business Operations Partner to join our team. This full-time role will work closely with the VP of Operations and Growth leadership team to drive execution against the fund’s top priorities - ensuring the right projects move forward quickly, cross-functional efforts stay coordinated, and the operating systems behind the Growth fund continue to scale.

You’ll serve as a critical bridge between our investing team, internal operating groups, and portfolio executives - helping to ensure we deliver consistent, high-quality support across our network of companies.

This is an ideal role for a strong generalist operator who thrives in fast-moving environments, connects the dots across people and outcomes, and is energized by making a high-performing team run even more effectively.

This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our Menlo Park, CA and San Francisco, CA office.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

Drive Portfolio Success

1. Be accountable for project managing and delivering proactive + reactive support for Growth portfolio companies
2. Translate portfolio needs (often emerging from board meetings or strategic discussions) into clear, actionable plans with owners, timelines, and outcomes
3. Partner closely with internal operating teams (Talent, GTM, Marketing, Product, and others) to ensure the right people and resources are aligned around portfolio goals
4. Maintain visibility into key follow-ups, drive accountability, and ensure communication flows seamlessly between founders, partners, and internal teams

Strengthen Operational Excellence

1. Own the closing business diligence process for new investments, ensuring all operational, legal, and compliance steps are completed accurately and on time
2. Own and scale portfolio engagement reporting, working in partnership with Ops team members to translate data into clear insights and narratives
3. Proactively manage information flow, meeting cadence, and team decision-making to keep everyone moving forward
4. Help identify and implement process improvements that streamline how the Growth team executes, collaborates, and communicates
5. Partner with the VP of Operations on ad hoc team and firm-level projects, including internal planning, fund operations, and cross-functional initiatives

Lead Special Projects

1. Drive special projects that arise from board meetings, internal offsites, or new fund priorities
2. Support preparation for Growth offsites, partner meetings, events, and portfolio reviews
3. Surface insights from portfolio engagement that can inform broader Growth fund strategy, communications, and portfolio programming

Minimum Qualifications

1. 6+ years of experience in business operations, program/project management, or consulting in high-growth or complex environments (startup, tech, consulting, PE/portfolio ops, or VC)
2. Exceptional project management and organizational skills - able to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders and external partners
4. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; comfort working in ambiguous and evolving environments
5. High attention to detail and follow-through - you do what you say you’ll do, every time
6. Collaborative, low-ego, and resourceful - you thrive in service of the team’s success

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $222,000 - $259,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.