Strategy and Operations

Key Responsibilities

Executive-Level Project Management & Communications:
Structure and lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and business teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Develop compelling presentations, investment memos, and other materials for the Board of Directors, investors, and strategic partners to communicate company strategy, progress, and key decisions.
Corporate & Partnership Strategy:
Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, and key customers to accelerate growth and market adoption.
Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic decisions, including partnerships, M&A opportunities, and new market entry.
Lead due diligence efforts and support negotiations for high-priority commercial agreements and corporate development activities.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning:
Conduct in-depth market analysis and competitive intelligence to identify emerging trends, threats, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to the leadership team.
Partner with the leadership team to define the company's long-term strategic roadmap, aligning product development, commercial goals, and operational capabilities.
Operational Excellence & Scalability
Design and implement scalable internal processes (e.g., OKR tracking, cross-functional sprints, knowledge management) that reduce friction and increase velocity as the team grows.
Identify bottlenecks in the "lab-to-market" value chain, collaborating with technical leads to streamline procurement, supply chain, or rapid prototyping workflows.
Manage critical "special projects" that fall outside the scope of traditional departments, such as office relocations, ERP implementations, or regulatory compliance audits.
Commercialization & Go-to-Market (GTM) Execution
Support the launch of early pilot programs by coordinating delivery timelines, managing customer expectations, and establishing feedback loops between the customer and the engineering team.
Develop and refine pricing models and unit economics analysis for novel technologies, transitioning from theoretical models to actual market-tested commercial frameworks.
Create sales enablement materials that translate complex technical specifications into clear value propositions for non-technical stakeholders and early adopters.

Qualifications

5-7 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm with a track record of exceptional performance
Bachelor's degree from a leading institution
Experience creating executive-level presentations and communications
Excellent data visualization and storytelling capabilities
Adaptability and comfort operating in ambiguity
Intellectual curiosity and passion for emerging technologies
Direct experience in hardware, deep tech, or quantum industries is not required but would be advantageous

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a strategic thinker with prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm looking to transition into a high-growth technology environment where you can make a tangible impact. You excel at synthesizing complex information into compelling narratives, have exceptional communication capabilities, and can translate strategic vision into actionable plans. Your polished presentation skills allow you to influence stakeholders at all levels.