ppZynap is redefining how companies defend themselves in cyberspace, building the first AI agent workflow platform for preventive cybersecurity. /p pOur AI-driven platform acts as the operational brain for security teams, automating what slows them down, connecting what’s fragmented, and transforming threat intelligence into proactive defense. By combining offensive security, threat intelligence, and AI agents, Zynap helps organizations detect faster, respond smarter, and prevent threats before they spread. /p pJoin us in shaping the future of cybersecurity, where anticipation, foresight, and action redefine protection. /p h3About the role /h3 ul liThe Strategic Operations Manager will work as the right hand to our Chief of Staff, supporting the Strategic Operations function and keeping Product, Sales, Solutions Engineering, Engineering, and Marketing aligned, moving, and accountable. This is a high-impact, company-wide role at the intersection of strategy and execution. /li liYou will be the connective tissue between teams, the person who turns decisions into action plans, and the one who leads our security certifications programme. You will also engage directly with strategic clients when needed. If you thrive where no two days look the same and take pride in making a fast-moving organisation run well, this role is for you. /li /ul h3What you'll do /h3 pCross-functional operations (core) /p ul liSupport the Strategic Operations function, translating company priorities into structured plans across Product, Sales, Solutions Engineering, Engineering, and Marketing /li liFacilitate cross-team rituals: planning cycles, OKR reviews, syncs, and leadership forums /li liTrack and surface cross-functional dependencies, risks, and blockers before they become problems /li liOwn the operational cadence of the company: agendas, action items, follow-ups,



and decision logs /li liPrepare briefing materials, executive summaries, and status updates for leadership and the board /li liEngage directly with strategic clients where relevant, including support to PoCs and pre-sales motions /li /ul h3Security certifications programme /h3 ul liLead the management and coordination of the ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification programme, keeping it on track and audit-ready /li liCoordinate Engineering, Security, and Legal so that controls are implemented, documented, and evidenced — you drive the programme; the teams own the technical work /li liManage relationships with external auditors and certification bodies /li liMaintain the compliance roadmap and proactively flag upcoming deadlines and gaps /li liKeep internal compliance documentation, policies, and evidence repositories up to date /li /ul h3What we're looking for /h3 pMust have /p ul li3+ years in strategic operations, business operations, programme/project management, or a comparable operational role in a tech company (more experience is welcome and will be valued) /li liSolid programme/project management foundation, with a track record of driving cross-functional work and holding multiple stakeholders accountable at once /li liAbility to lead the management and coordination of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications end to end — from roadmap and deadlines to auditor interlocution /li liGood understanding of how product and engineering teams work: roadmaps, sprints, release cycles,



and OKRs /li liComfortable in front of clients and senior stakeholders, able to hold the conversation with credibility /li liProfessional English and Spanish, both written and spoken /li liComfortable building lightweight operational systems from scratch with tools across the stack (Notion, Jira, Slack, or equivalents. /li /ul pNice to have /p ul liHands-on experience running ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 audits: evidence collection, control mapping, working directly with auditors /li liBackground or familiarity with cybersecurity /li liExperience in solutions engineering, pre-sales, or client-facing PoCs /li liCatalan or additional languages /li /ul h3How we work /h3 ul liSound executive judgement: you decide what to prioritise under ambiguity, not just execute /li liCredibility with senior stakeholders and clients, with the interpersonal skills to influence without authority /li liDiscreet and trustworthy with sensitive information — board materials, pipeline, strategy /liliA filter, not a funnel: you absorb noise and surface what matters rather than forwarding it up /li liHighly organised with exceptional attention to detail — nothing falls through the cracks /li liClear, direct communicator who can synthesise complex information for technical and non-technical audiences /li liProactive, autonomous, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving start-up environment /li /ul h3What do we offer /h3 ul liScope exposure: A front-row, company-wide role as the right hand to the Chief of Staff, with direct visibility across strategy, product, sales, and clients from day one /li liFlexibility: Adaptable hours and a flexible benefits plan /li liGrowth team: In-house training, team-building events, and a young, energised, international team in a start-up environment /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic Operations Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Zynap
📍 Barcelona