Operations Lead - Forward Deployed Engineering

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Unlimited free drinks and snacks

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to support their Forward Deployed Engineering team. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, ensure compliance with technical requirements, and oversee logistics for field operations. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations and over 3 years of relevant experience in operations and project management are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, or engineering program management.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, and component delivery timelines.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate between technical teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage project schedules and deliverables for FDE initiatives.
• Support the tracking of technical requirements and system capabilities.
• Drive logistics and coordination for customer demos and deployments.

Skills

Project coordination

Operations management

Budget management

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations

Tools

Project management tools (e.g., Monday, Coda)

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)

Job description

A leading technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to support their Forward Deployed Engineering team. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, ensure compliance with technical requirements, and oversee logistics for field operations. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations and over 3 years of relevant experience in operations and project management are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and stock options.