Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) - Operator / Integrator at ATLAS ANALYTICS

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Integrator, Operator, Systems-Minded, Calm Under Pressure, Ownership-Driven, Strong Communicator, Execution, Leadership, Management, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Alignment, Problem Solving, Documentation, Knowledge Sharing

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Who We’re Looking For Not a corporate executive. Not a deck-polisher. Not someone looking for a “Head of Ops” title with guardrails. We’re looking for a builder–operator. A systems thinker who thrives in ambiguity. A calm executor who brings structure to chaos. Someone who doesn’t just advise founders — but builds the machine that allows founders and ventures to scale. This is a core leadership role inside a venture studio. High trust. High responsibility. Real ownership. We can’t promise comfort. We can promise leverage, impact, and the chance to build something enduring. About PORTFOLIO PLAY PORTFOLIO PLAY is a venture studio that builds and scales profitable, service-based and tech-enabled B2B businesses. We don’t invest and advise from the sidelines. We build from the inside — teams, systems, operating models, and execution engines. Each venture is different. The operating system is shared. That operating system — Mission Control — is what allows us to: launch ventures faster, scale without chaos, and avoid founder burnout. We’re now looking for an Integrator / Mission Control lead to own and evolve that system. The Role As Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) – Integrator / Mission Control, you are the execution backbone of PORTFOLIO PLAY. You work alongside the Visionary founders as part of the EOS / Traction Rocketfuel team, translating strategy into action and ensuring that what’s decided actually gets done. This is not a sales role. This is not a client delivery role. This is an internal, cross-venture, execution leadership role. You build, run, and continuously improve how the studio operates. What You’ll Be Building 1. The Execution Engine (Mission Control) Own the day-to-day operating system of PORTFOLIO PLAY Translate founder vision into clear priorities, plans, and outcomes Ensure alignment, accountability, and momentum across teams and ventures Surface blockers early and drive resolution 2. Leadership, Management & Accountability Lead and coordinate the studio’s Strategy Team, including Mission Control, Tech / Factory, Sales, and Media Run operating cadence: daily or async huddles, weekly Level 10s, retrospectives, planning sessions Act as escalation point and tie-breaker when execution stalls Coach team leads and portfolio CEOs from an execution and systems perspective 3. The Operating System (Circle of Life) Own and evolve the Circle of Life (CoL): process documentation operating manuals lifecycle definitions for ventures, teams, and initiatives Ensure CoL is the single source of truth for how the studio runs Drive adoption and operational discipline across the organisation 4. Venture Enablement Support onboarding and scaling of new ventures Build reusable templates, intake flows, and delivery systems Improve execution quality via QA, MVP mapping, rollout readiness, and continuous process improvement Participate in strategy and execution reviews with portfolio founders 5. Culture, Knowledge & Internal Enablement Drive documentation and knowledge sharing to reduce dependency on individuals Host internal workshops and enablement sessions Reinforce a remote-first, async-friendly, execution-focused culture Support hiring and onboarding from a systems and process lens What This Role Is Not ❌ Not client-facing delivery ❌ Not a sales or revenue quota role ❌ Not a passive COO or advisor seat This is a hands-on Integrator role. You build the rails so others can move fast. Who You Are Integrator by nature — you bring structure, cadence, and clarity Operator first — ideas matter, but execution matters more Systems-minded — you see patterns, bottlenecks, and leverage points Calm under pressure — ambiguity doesn’t scare you Ownership-driven — problems don’t linger on your watch Strong communicator — you can align founders, teams, and operators EOS / Traction familiarity is a strong plus (or deep appetite to master it) What You Bring Experience leading teams, operations, or complex initiatives Comfort operating across functions (ops, tech, delivery, growth) Strong execution instincts and follow-through Ability to coach, align, and hold people accountable Bias toward action and continuous improvement High integrity and trustworthiness — you’ll sit at the centre of the studio What We Offer 🧭 Founder-Level Seat – Real influence, not a support role ⚙️ Full Execution Ownership – You own how the studio runs 📘 A Proven Framework – With permission to improve it 💰 Profit Participation & Long-Term Upside – Skin in the game 🌍 Remote-First, Outcome-Driven – No micromanagement 🚀 Multiple Ventures, One Engine – Compound learning and impact 🛠 Path to Equity Participation – Build value, share value 💡 Creative Freedom + Real Responsibility – Your ideas get shipped How to Apply If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here: https://airtable.com/appfTd6vufYBjbJrg/shrrUT5qs9dkQlMYJ?prefill_fldOAaQWBlhAiyJ9z=Entrepreneur%20in%20Residence%20%28EIR%29%20%2F%20Venture%20Builder%20-%20Founders%20Associate%20-%20Integrator%20-%20ID-22&prefill_fldHzDHncygxCnD2d=PORTFOLIO%20PLAY&hide_fldHzDHncygxCnD2d=true As part of the application, please include a short intro video (Loom or YouTube is perfect): Who you are Why this role excites you Why you believe you’re a fit for an Integrator role at a venture studio Please note: we won’t move forward without the video. We’re excited to meet the person who will help turn PORTFOLIO PLAY into a repeatable execution machine.

Responsibilities

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) will be responsible for building and improving the execution engine of PORTFOLIO PLAY, ensuring alignment and accountability across teams. This role involves translating founder vision into actionable plans and driving operational discipline within the studio.