Position Overview

At Noble Machines, building robots is a team sport. As an Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of the systems and processes that keep the company running efficiently behind the scenes. You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day business operations across people, logistics, legal coordination, and vendor management-ensuring the team can stay focused on building and deploying world-class robotic systems.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you'll work closely with leadership, engineering, and external partners to bring structure, clarity, and execution to a fast-moving environment. You'll be expected to operate with urgency, discretion, and a strong sense of ownership.
Responsibilities

Own and manage core business operations across HR, legal, finance, and logistics
Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefits administration (e.g., Gusto)
Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners including legal counsel, payroll providers, and insurance vendors
Manage travel logistics, field deployment coordination, and company events
Build and maintain internal processes, documentation, and operational systems
Ensure compliance with employment laws, contracts, and internal policies in coordination with legal counsel
Support recruiting operations, including scheduling, candidate coordination, and offer logistics
Partner with leadership to improve operational efficiency and scale internal systems
Track and manage vendor relationships, contracts, and recurring operational expenses
Handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

Requirements

3+ years of experience in operations, business operations, people operations, or a similar role
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g., Gusto or similar platforms)
Familiarity with legal coordination, contracts, and compliance processes
Proven ability to operate independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
High attention to detail and strong execution mindset
Comfortable handling ambiguity and building processes from scratch
Proficiency with common productivity tools (Google Workspace, Notion, etc.)

Nice to Have

Experience at an early-stage startup or high-growth company
Exposure to hardware, robotics, or field operations environments
Familiarity with benefits administration, insurance, and vendor procurement
Experience supporting executive teams or founders
Basic understanding of finance operations (invoicing, budgeting, expense tracking)
Experience coordinating field operations or deployments

To apply

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