Operations Manager

The RoleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Keep the non-technical side of a small, hands-on team running so that technical staff are never delayed by logistics. The work spans purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, back-office and people administration, executive support, IT setup and investor materials, with the person expected to notice and fix gaps unprompted.What You'll DoOrder equipment and supplies, manage vendors, and oversee shipping, receiving and inventory tracking.Handle returns and warranty claims when hardware fails.Manage bookkeeping, accounting, insurance and legal paperwork with outside advisors.Run office management and keep day-to-day administration in order.Run recruiting from start to finish, including scheduling and onboarding non-technical hires.Coordinate work authorization cases with outside immigration counsel.Manage the leader's calendar, travel and errands.Set up and test computing hardware, manage devices and accounts, and maintain security practices.Maintain the shared documents used with funders, draft presentation content, and handle correspondence after investor meetings.What We're Looking ForPrior experience in a business operations role at a fledgling company, a device maker or a scientific institution.Experience managing recruiting processes or vendor relationships from start to finish.Financial operations experience covering accounts payable and receivable, budgeting and procurement.Enough technical literacy to follow conversations with engineers about the work.Comfort with hardware and general technical tools.Takes initiative to finish open items unprompted and keeps written and spoken updates concise.Ability to take on ambiguous tasks and carry them through correctly without close supervision.Willingness to take on unglamorous, detail-heavy work.A valid driver's license, as some of the work involves driving.Bonus PointsA STEM or finance or business undergraduate degree.Sysadmin, infrastructure or security experience.Fundraising or investor relations experience.BenefitsHealth coverageDental coverageVision coverageLocation And Work ModelSanta Clara, CA, United StatesOn-site, 5 days in-officeFull-timeCompensation, As The Posting Describes ItBase salary: $80,000 to 160,000 per yearEquity