Chicago startups hiring
operations managers.
27 startups and scale-ups in Chicago are hiring operations and project managers right now, with 38 live roles between them, 16 of them opened in the last 30 days. Pick the ones you want and Haystack's AI agent fills in each employer's application for you.
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- BMBlufox MobileScale-up · Office-first7 roles
- CACarvanaScale-up · 10,000+ staff2 roles
- LELessenScale-up2 roles
- WEWeee! IncScale-up · 1,001-5,000 staff2 roles
- INInstaworkScale-up · 501-1,000 staff2 roles
- SEServeroboticsScale-up · Remote-first2 roles
and 21 more companies on the list
27 companies hiring now
Ranked by live roles (operations, project and programme managers). Every company is a startup or scale-up; recruitment agencies are left out. Press Auto apply on any role and Haystack's AI agent fills in that employer's form for you.
The top 27 of 27 companies, most live roles first.
Blufox Mobile specialises in mobile application development and digital transformation solutions, creating user-centric mobile experiences and helping businesses leverage technology.
Carvana is an online used car retailer that allows customers to buy, sell, or trade in used vehicles.
- ADESA Associate General ManagerHybrid · Opened 6 days agoAuto apply
- Operations Manager - ChicagoHybrid · Opened 11 days agoAuto apply
Lessen exists to make property services simpler, faster, and better for the people who rely on them and the people who do the work.
- Operations Support CoordinatorHybrid · Opened 2 days ago
- Special Projects CoordinatorHybrid · Opened 2 days ago
Weee! Inc. is an online grocer and e-commerce company that aims to make ethnic food accessible to a wider audience.
- Assistant Operations ManagerHybrid · Opened 5 days agoAuto apply
- Senior Warehouse Operations ManagerHybrid · Opened 11 days agoAuto apply
Instawork connects businesses with qualified hourly workers, creating economic opportunities and helping businesses fill staffing gaps.
Serverobotics aims to deliver a sustainable future by using autonomous robots for last-mile delivery, enhancing efficiency and safety in urban environments.
- Operations CoordinatorOn-site · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
- Operations Associate - Part Time (Fulton Market District, Chicago)On-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Blank Street aims to build a generation-defining food and beverage brand by providing an efficient coffee experience through small-format shops and specialised equipment.
- Operations Manager | ChicagoHybrid · Opened 7 days agoAuto apply
Compass aims to revolutionise the real estate industry with an end-to-end platform for residential real estate agents, and to transform education with smart school management technology.
- Marketing Program Manager (@properties)Hybrid · Opened 3 days agoAuto apply
To elevate the way people live and work through exceptional design and a seamless client experience.
- Project + Design Operations ManagerOn-site · Opened yesterdayAuto apply
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Scale-up1,001-5,000 staffConstruction & Real EstateOffice-first
1role1 opened this month
EquipmentShare aims to transform the construction industry by empowering contractors and communities with innovative technology and real-time support.
- District Operations Manager (Pump, Power & HVAC)Hybrid · Opened 4 days agoAuto apply
Honeycomb Insurance aims to reinvent real estate insurance through technology, providing an online platform for residential property owners, brokers, and landlords.
- Business Operations ManagerHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
To build the global accommodations brand of choice that is beloved by guests, indispensable to property partners, and desired by neighbours.
- Property Operations LeadHybrid · Opened 3 weeks agoAuto apply
NET2ASPIRE LLC offers entry-level professionals opportunities to work with modern technologies in supply chain, software development, IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence.
- Jr. IT Project EngineerHybrid · Opened 4 weeks ago
To create a seamless, affordable, and joyful lunch experience at work that benefits both employees and employers.
- Restaurant Operations ManagerHybrid · Opened 3 days agoAuto apply
The Wisdom Teeth Guys provides support services for wisdom teeth removal clinics, aiming to offer safe, affordable, and convenient wisdom teeth removal.
- Regional Manager - Oral Surgery - Multi-StateOn-site · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
To fix education recruitment by connecting schools directly with educators and putting vital funding back into classrooms.
- Chief of Staff, North AmericaHybrid · Opened 2 days ago
Bridge33 Capital acquires and manages retail properties, creating value through strategic repositioning and operational improvements for investors, tenants, and communities.
Collective Residential builds and manages apartment communities, transforming property management and investment through innovation, technology, and people.
- Vice President, Affordable Housing OperationsHybrid · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
EndeavorAI helps enterprises build proprietary AI solutions to enhance human capabilities, streamline processes, and drive innovation in critical industries.
- Business Operations, ProductOn-site · Opened 8 weeks agoAuto apply
Formic powers American manufacturing for the next 100 years by making robotic automation accessible to every factory.
Harvey builds AI-powered solutions for legal professionals to boost efficiency and accuracy and help shape the future of professional services.
Launch Potato is a digital media company that builds and scales consumer-facing web properties, focusing on audience development and monetization opportunities.
- Senior Optimization ManagerRemote · Opened 6 weeks agoAuto apply
maxRTE provides real-time enterprise solutions to help healthcare providers recover revenue and ensure patients get the care they need by uncovering hidden insurance coverage.
- Head of ImplementationRemote · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
OceanComm develops advanced sonar and acoustic technologies for reliable data transmission and precise positioning in challenging marine environments.
Protocol Cares aims to improve cancer care for patients, providers, and payers by integrating specialised behavioral health and supportive care into oncology treatment.
- Manager, Go To Market OperationHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
Shields Health Solutions partners with hospitals and health systems to establish and manage specialty pharmacies, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
- Manager of Strategic OperationsHybrid · Opened 6 weeks agoAuto apply
Unframe helps enterprises implement AI solutions to transform their operations and achieve business impact.
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Questions about this list
Which startups are hiring operations and project managers in Chicago?
As of October 2026, 27 startups and scale-ups in Chicago are hiring operations and project managers, with 38 live roles between them. The most are at Blufox Mobile, Carvana, Lessen, Weee! Inc, Instawork. The full list on this page is rebuilt every day from the employers' own careers sites.
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Haystack reads the careers sites of more than 30,000 employers every day. This list takes the live roles in Chicago for operations, project and program managers at companies recorded as startups or scale-ups, leaves out recruitment agencies, and ranks the companies by how many of those roles they have open.
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