Strategic Operations Manager

Location: Hybrid / Remote - US-based Salary: Commensurate with experience and skillset Reports to: VP of Finance | Supports: CEO & Leadership TeamTeam Size: ~15 employees​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.​RESPONSIBILITIESExecutive & Leadership SupportManage 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 logisticsOperational & Project ExecutionDrive 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 CommunicationsSupport 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 & AnticipationIdentify operational gaps and propose pragmatic solutions before they escalate.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 GRAPHYTEDirect 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.