Head of Strategy & Business Operations, Work Management

Strategy & Operations ManagerWe're looking for a Strategy & Operations Manager to own the financial thinking behind how Standard Bots scales — and the cross-functional projects that turn those decisions into reality. One week you're building the margin model that shapes product pricing; the next you're running the ROI case for a factory expansion, then helping manage the build.The work spans product economics, manufacturing finance, sourcing analysis, and high-priority cross-functional projects that don't fit neatly into any single team. What ties it together is strong financial modeling, a bias toward action, and a genuine interest in how fast-growing hardware companies operate.You'll report to the VP of Operations and work directly with the executive team — including spending significant time on projects run by our Co-Founder, who leads Finance.Operating Plan & Reporting- Own the planning and reporting cadence, including headcount: forecasts, tracking to plan, and reconciling to actuals- Drive alignment on success criteria for key projects and initiatives, and own the reporting against themProduct Economics & Investment Framework- Set gross margin baselines and define the path to target- Build ROI, payback, and NPV analyses to prioritize across competing projects and capital allocation decisionsManufacturing & CapEx- Partner on factory expansion strategy and financing structure- Own CapEx planning, tracking, and depreciation; manage inventory and working capital analysisSourcing & Supply Chain Finance- Partner with Procurement on full-BOM analysis as we award business — country of origin, logistics and tariffs, CapEx implications, and payment termsBusiness Finance- Support sales and marketing incentive design, large commercial contract terms, and internal business initiatives- Translate financial analysis into clear recommendations for the executive teamCross-Functional Projects- Own high-priority, time-sensitive work that cuts across teams — partnering with Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality where a generalist problem-solver creates leverageWhat We're Looking For- 6-10 years in finance, consulting, or a similar analytical generalist role- Strong financial modeling skills — you can build a cost model from scratch and pressure-test your own assumptions- A track record of owning projects end to end: budgets, timelines, contractors, and stakeholders- A natural dot-connector who builds trust quickly across functions and seniority levels- High comfort with ambiguity — you don't need a playbook to get startedNice to Have- Experience in a hardware, manufacturing, or deep tech environment- Background at a startup that scaled through a major production or growth inflection point- Exposure to supply chain finance or hardware unit economicsCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $175,000 to $200,000. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.