What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Operations Manager position at Graphyte?
Location: Hybrid / Remote - US-based
Salary: Commensurate with experience and skillset
Reports to: VP of Finance | Supports: CEO & Leadership Team
Team 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Executive & Leadership Support
- Manage 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 logistics
- Operational & Project Execution
- Drive 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 Communications
- Support 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 & Anticipation
- Identify 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 GRAPHYTE
- Direct 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.