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Rhombus Power Inc. · 13 hours ago

Head of Business Operations

Palo Alto, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Rhombus Power is a startup delivering AI-powered predictive intelligence for defense and national security organizations. The Head of Business Operations will lead the operations team, develop growth strategies, and ensure compliance and efficiency across various departments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and Scale Operations: Plan, budget, and efficiently scale the company’s operations across human resources, recruiting, facilities, office administration, and security teams

Drive Cross-functional Efficiency: Optimize operational processes across departments to ensure smooth and secure operations, with a focus on supporting the company's rapid growth and security requirements

Build High-Performing Teams: Oversee recruitment and development of world-class teams, fostering a culture of leadership, accountability, and collaboration across all teams

Scale Office and Facility Management: Manage and optimize physical office spaces to accommodate growth, including overseeing facility expansion and operationalization and sustainment of secure facilities, ensuring the physical security of offices and adherence to industry security standards

Ensure Compliance and Security: Lead initiatives to meet security requirements and compliance with defense-related regulations, working closely with legal, HR, and security teams to ensure a safe, compliant work environment in line with government standards and client expectations

Data-Driven Decision Making: Implement and enhance tools for tracking operational metrics across HR, recruiting, and facilities to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement of operations

Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the executive team to align operational strategy with the company’s growth goals and product development, ensuring the operational backbone supports both employee and customer growth

Qualification

Business operations experienceDefense industry knowledgeLeadership skillsOperational efficiencyData-driven decision makingTeam buildingCommunication

Required

10+ years of experience in business operations, ideally within the defense or technology industries

Proven track record of scaling operations within a fast-growing start-up, including managing multi-location facilities and growing employee headcount rapidly

Strong understanding of defense-related security requirements and regulations, with experience in creating a compliant and secure operational environment

Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to build and lead diverse, cross-functional teams, and create alignment across departments

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to maintain productive relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners or regulatory bodies

Experience in driving operational efficiency and using data to inform process improvements and scalability

This role requires U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residence