Senior Business Operations Manager

Vannevar Labs

. Partner with mission and engineering leaders to build a system for managing customer delivery against 9-figure deals .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable business and operational systems, designing efficient processes, and managing cross-functional projects. Proven ability to attract and hire top talent while supporting new business growth in high-stakes environments.

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Business Operations ScalingCross-Functional Project ExecutionRecruiting and Team BuildingProcess Design and ImprovementAI Agent Development

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Hard Skills

Business Model DevelopmentOperational System DesignStrategic Investment AnalysisProcess ImprovementCost Structure Analysis

Soft Skills

Ownership and AutonomyJudgment Under AmbiguityCredibility with Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

AI AgentsRecruiting ToolsOperational Tools

Industry Keywords

National SecurityManagement ConsultingHigh-Growth StartupCustomer DeliveryVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with mission and engineering leaders to build a system for managing customer delivery against 9-figure deals
Fill capability gaps needed to execute customer and product priorities
Build core business and operational systems and lightweight processes for company scalability
Build and tailor tools, processes, and AI agents across finance, customer delivery, recruiting, onboarding, HR, and vendor/contract management
Design systems that other functions can operate independently
Prioritize senior and specialized roles and develop plans to identify, attract, and hire talent
Partner with recruiting to execute hiring plans and onboard exceptional employees
Develop the business and operating model for a high-growth customer/mission area
Analyze strategic investments and design infrastructure for tracking strategic goals
Identify broken processes and build improved solutions
Partner with finance and engineering to understand cost structure and improve business performance and end-user experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

~5-10+ years of relevant work experience
Experience executing and building new things
Background in national security, management consulting, or a high-growth startup
Experience with recruiting and building strong teams
Experience scaling commercial and business operations
Experience supporting new business growth
Ownership and autonomy in delivering outcomes
Ability to operate with ambiguity and exercise sound judgment
Ability to design lightweight, efficient processes and tools
Comfort designing AI agents for ongoing business processes
Strong cross-functional project execution
Ability to quickly build credibility with senior leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Remote friendly with WeWork access
Unlimited PTO
Shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar
Company-wide off time at the end of each year
401(k) match
Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
Salary top-up during military reserve duty
Fully paid parental leave
Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
Equity