Divergent · 4 hours ago
Lead, Strategy and Operations
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $194K/yr
2+ years expDivergent is a technology company that has developed an innovative factory system using machine learning for manufacturing vehicle structures. The Lead, Strategy & Operations role supports executive leadership in driving strategic clarity and operational alignment as the business scales, focusing on financial modeling, investor and customer materials, and strategic planning.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Maintain, refine, and develop the company’s financial models, including revenue models and cost models used to inform operational and strategic decisions
Investor Materials. Work closely with the senior leadership team to develop investor materials and assist in facilitating due diligence for equity and debt financings
Customer Materials. You will develop presentation materials and participate in discussions with Divergent customers. This involves supporting existing programs and exploring new program opportunities
Business Case Analyses. You will evaluate and analyze new business and market opportunities to drive customer strategies and R&D priorities
Strategic Planning. Work closely with organization leaders to develop cohesive objectives and targets, track, and report on the status of those targets
Special Projects. You will work with senior leadership to develop and implement various other strategic projects, including supporting the legal department, finance department, and engineering departments
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Financial modeling and analysis is a core strength
You bring both analytical and creative perspectives to each problem – blending the two in a compelling narrative comes naturally
You excel at distilling complex problems into digestible and actionable steps, even when you're not a subject matter expert
You know how to prioritize an 80%/20% solution, but you don't mind getting in the weeds to push the final 20% across the line
You communicate clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal form
2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or a similar role in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, finance, or a related field
Preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing technology
Knowledge of the DoD acquisition cycle
Benefits
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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