Strategic Operations Manager

Graphyte; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exposure to CEO and executive team

Growth opportunities

Hands-on experience in operations and finance

Job summary

A climate tech company in New York seeks a Strategic Operations Manager to facilitate operations and support executive leadership. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years in operations or an MBA, with strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing schedules, supporting board communications, and identifying operational gaps. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered within a mission-driven team tackling carbon removal challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operations or strategy role.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with care.
• Comfort in fast-paced startup environments.
• Comfortable in startup environments where priorities shift and autonomy is expected.
• Driven by mission, curiosity, and the satisfaction of making things work smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and coordination for the CEO and executive team.
• Support Board communication logistics.
• Identify operational gaps and propose solutions.
• Support Board and investor communication logistics.
• Operational & Project Execution.
• Drive special projects (“SWAT teams”) that strengthen internal processes, systems, and reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, Strategy, and Operations to track deliverables and remove roadblocks.
• Build lightweight tools and documentation for recurring workflows and decision‑making.
• Culture & Internal Communications.
• Support cross‑team communication and alignment.
• Help reinforce a culture of accountability, transparency, and mission‑driven collaboration.
• Be a trusted connector across departments — someone people turn to for clarity and follow‑through.
• Strategic Insight & Anticipation.
• Identify operational gaps and propose pragmatic solutions before they escale.
• Synthesize information across teams to help leadership prioritize effectively.
• Contribute analytical or planning support for strategic initiatives (e.g., Investor engagement readiness, OKR planning and tracking).

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

3–6 years in operations, consulting, finance, or strategy

MBA with relevant experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Project management tools (Asana, Notion)

Notion

Job description

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Salary: Commensurate with experience and skillset.

Reports to: VP of Finance | Supports: CEO & Leadership Team.

The Strategic Operations Manager plays a central role in helping the CEO and leadership team operate effectively and stay aligned as Graphyte scales. This role blends coordination, project execution, and business analysis — ideal for a proactive, organized, and resourceful operator who thrives in fast-moving environments.

You’ll handle the details that keep leadership moving efficiently, anticipate needs before they arise, and ensure cross-functional initiatives stay on track. This is a rare opportunity to work side-by-side with a founding executive team during a formative growth phase, with visibility into board-level strategy and upcoming growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, meeting prep, and coordination for the CEO and executive team.
• Plan itinerary and secure travel for C‑Suite officers.
• Organize company events, offsites, and team learning initiatives.
• Support Board and investor communication logistics.
• Operational & Project Execution.
• Drive special projects (“SWAT teams”) that strengthen internal processes, systems, and reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, Strategy, and Operations to track deliverables and remove roadblocks.
• Build lightweight tools and documentation for recurring workflows and decision‑making.
• Culture & Internal Communications.
• Support cross‑team communication and alignment.
• Help reinforce a culture of accountability, transparency, and mission‑driven collaboration.
• Be a trusted connector across departments — someone people turn to for clarity and follow‑through.
• Strategic Insight & Anticipation.
• Identify operational gaps and propose pragmatic solutions before they escale.
• Synthesize information across teams to help leadership prioritize effectively.
• Contribute analytical or planning support for strategic initiatives (e.g., Investor engagement readiness, OKR planning and tracking).

About You

You’re the kind of person who sees a bottleneck and quietly fixes it before anyone else notices. You value structure but aren’t afraid to build it from scratch. You balance EQ and IQ — able to read the room, handle sensitive information with care, and move quickly without losing precision. Bonus points if you have a great sense of humor.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in operations, consulting, finance, or strategy — or an MBA with relevant prior experience.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills; calm under pressure and biased to action.
• High proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools (Asana, Notion, or equivalent).
• Comfortable in startup environments where priorities shift and autonomy is expected.
• Driven by mission, curiosity, and the satisfaction of making things work smoothly.

Why Join Graphyte

• Direct exposure to the CEO and executive team of a fast‑scaling climate tech company.
• Join a fast growing company with the support of some of Clean Tech’s strongest investors.
• Hands‑on experience across operations, finance, and strategic planning.
• A mission‑driven team working on one of the world’s most urgent challenges: permanent carbon removal.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities as the company expands.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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