Marlene Ruttenberg

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ABOUT MARLENE RUTTENBERG

Hi there, and welcome to my profile! Here\'s the TL;DR:+10 years in SaaS Operations (B2B & B2C, mostly startups from Seed to Series D)+5 years in Leadership roles focused on scalable systems and team development+3 years applying data analytics and automation to streamline global workflowsI’m Marlene — an experienced operations leader passionate about building scalable systems that make work smoother for both teams and customers. Over the past decade, I’ve led global operations, guided cross-functional teams, and helped organizations grow sustainably by improving how work actually gets done. Career Highlights:1. Global Leadership: At Omnipresent, I scaled and optimized a 30-person global services team, improving efficiency and gross margin while fostering a world-class employee and customer experience.2. Process Optimization: Across roles in SaaS and HR tech, I’ve designed workflows that reduced manual effort, introduced automation into reporting and support operations, and aligned cross-departmental teams around shared success metrics.3. Team Empowerment: I love developing high-performing teams and building cultures rooted in empathy, clarity, and ownership — from global retreats to collaborative improvement programs. What I’m Known For- Turning complex workflows into clear, repeatable systems- Using data and automation to uncover opportunities for scale- Leading with emotional intelligence and building trust across teams- Blending strategic vision with hands-on execution Looking Ahead:I’m deeply interested in the evolution of AI-enabled operations, systems design, and the future of human-centered automation. I also collaborate on select projects that explore how technology, empathy, and process design can create healthier, more effective workplaces.Thank you for visiting my profile; I’d love to connect and exchange ideas about building smarter, more human operations.