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Operations Lead
Alameda, California, United States of America
Full Time
1 hour ago
$180,000 - $200,000 USD
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Key skills
Leadership
Project Management
Mentoring
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Guide project planning processes across programs to ensure clarity of priorities, timelines, and interdependencies.
Track project status across initiatives, proactively flagging risk and improving cross-project communication.
Reduce organizational risk by daylighting project blockers, coordinating managerial response, and ensuring disciplined follow-through.
Directly manage the operations team, including the Scientific Operations Manager, Lab Manager, and Office Coordinator.
Introduce and institutionalize best practices in operational management.
Evolve internal processes to be scalable, robust, and resilient as the organization grows.
Forecast resource needs 1–2 quarters in advance, including capital purchases and operational capacity.
Strengthen planning cadence and execution discipline across teams.
Review and approve invoices and bill payments.
Review budget sheets and general ledger coding for accuracy and alignment.
Support financial forecasting and expenditure discipline across programs.
Oversee contracts related to partnerships, facilities, vendors, and contractors in coordination with legal and accounting partners.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development to members of the operations team.
Offer developmentally relevant feedback and mentorship to managers and senior contributors across the organization.
Introduce best practices in personnel management, performance feedback, and accountability.
Strengthen a culture of professionalism, mutual respect, and operational excellence.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in operational roles within technical or scientific organizations + a track record of successful operational leadership.
Experience directly mentoring and managing individual contributors.
Strong financial literacy, including budget review, forecasting, and vendor contract oversight.
Experience building or scaling operational systems in a growing organization.
Proven ability to execute strategy through operational excellence.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Experience advising leadership on personnel management.
Strong judgment, risk assessment, and organizational design skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build alignment across senior stakeholders.
Ability to work onsite in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Strong references from managers, peers, and direct reports.
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance; parental leave.
6% 401K match
Generous time off + paid holidays.
Ample healthy food including daily lunches.
Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities.
Work with impact. Your leadership will shape the operational foundation of a field-defining scientific effort.
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