Hardware Operations & Projects Lead — Madrid (Hybrid)

Flyer One Ventures; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Direct exposure to founders

Job summary

Flyer One Ventures is seeking an Operations & Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate engineering and production projects for a fast-growing hardware startup. The role requires managing procurement, supply chain, facilities and internal processes while aligning with cross-functional teams across engineering, R&D and production.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in hardware environments (robotics/defense), strong organizational skills, and proficiency in English

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in operations, project or programme management.
• Experience in hardware, robotics, aerospace, defense or other complex engineering environments.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through delivery.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Based in Madrid or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, including procurement, supply chain, vendors, facilities and internal processes
• Plan and coordinate projects across engineering, R&D, production and customer deployments
• Track project timelines, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies
• Coordinate with engineering teams, external manufacturers and production partners
• Identify bottlenecks, resolve operational issues and keep projects on track
• Build and improve internal processes, workflows and reporting systems
• Manage relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers and external partners
• Work closely with the founders to support operational efficiency and company growth

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Supply chain

Vendor management

Job description

Flyer One Ventures is seeking an Operations & Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate engineering and production projects for a fast-growing hardware startup. The role requires managing procurement, supply chain, facilities and internal processes while aligning with cross-functional teams across engineering, R&D and production.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in hardware environments (robotics/defense), strong organizational skills, and proficiency in English