Position Description
Swarmbotics is seeking a Business Operations Manager to join our team and drive operational excellence across the organization. This high-impact role will work closely with senior leadership to implement key strategic initiatives, streamline processes, and ensure cross-functional alignment. The Business Operations Manager will play a critical role in translating the company’s vision into day-to-day execution and ensuring mission-critical projects are delivered efficiently. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in operational strategy and execution, with experience in management consulting, private equity, and/or military operations.

As Business Operations Manager, you will play a critical role contributing to cross-functional teams, managing priority projects, and acting as a strategic advisor to the executive team. The role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, combined with the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Work closely with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives and ensure all efforts align with Swarmbotics’ mission and long-term goals.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration between departments, managing the flow of information and ensuring the timely delivery of key initiatives. Lead special projects and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Operational Efficiency: Analyze and optimize business processes to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. Focus on improving resource allocation and driving performance across all teams.
• Problem Solving & Decision Support: Provide data-driven insights to support key decisions, leveraging your analytical skills to solve complex business challenges.
• Reporting & Metrics: Track the performance of strategic initiatives, compiling reports for the CEO, senior leadership, and Board of Directors to ensure transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses:

• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or another high-performance business environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate teams, and deliver results in dynamic, high-stakes settings.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional data modeling and analysis skills required to create complex financial models.
• Strong writing skills to synthesize complex topics into cogent written documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a high-paced, evolving startup environment.
• Willingness to work in person in Phoenix, AZ
• Military experience (preferred).
• MBA from a top-tier business school (preferred).

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position. Swarmbotics is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.