Strategy & Operations Manager

The role

The Strategy & Operations Manager establishes operating rhythms, planning cycles, and tracking mechanisms for the company. You will build strategic frameworks and models to inform decisions and partner with senior leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives to completion.

What you will do

• Establish operating rhythms, planning cycles, and tracking mechanisms
• Build strategic frameworks, models, and analysis for major decisions
• Partner with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable plans
• Own high-priority cross-functional initiatives from definition through implementation
• Evaluate, select, and implement company tools and systems
• Build dashboards, leadership reporting, and analysis
• Identify operational bottlenecks and compliance gaps and design better workflows

Required qualifications

• 3–6 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or a comparable analytical/operational role at a high-growth technology or defense company
• Track record of owning cross-functional projects from problem definition through execution
• Strong analytical and structured-thinking skills
• Ability to build financial models, frameworks, and executive-ready presentations from scratch
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• U.S. Person status required for access to ITAR-controlled environments

Nice to have

• Prior experience at a defense technology company, dual-use startup, or a business with meaningful government contracting
• Experience evaluating and implementing business software and systems (CRM, ERP, project tracking, BI, or similar)
• Experience supporting company expansion decisions
• Familiarity with compliance requirements in a defense or government-adjacent context (ITAR, CMMC, FAR/DFARS a plus)
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree, or demonstrated equivalent through career trajectory

Benefits

• Significant stock options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
• Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Lunch provided when working in-office
• Fully stocked kitchenette
• Free EV charging at the HQ
• Office stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Picogrid is a venture-backed defense technology company building infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators. Their mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.