Engineering Operations Manager

Role

Staff-level Engineering Operations Manager to own and scale GPU engineering operations across hardware and software development. This hands-on role requires direct ownership and execution of run-the-business deliverables including financial forecasting, data validation, dashboarding, operational workflows, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end GPU engineering operations (Opex/Capex planning, quarterly rolling forecasts, variance analysis, operational governance).
• Serve as primary operational interface with Finance, Business Units, and Engineering to align funding assumptions, capacity constraints, and delivery impacts.
• Partner with Finance to translate operating plans into accurate forecasts, track burn vs. plan, and identify investment trade-offs.
• Establish and enforce validation routines, standards, and audit readiness for operational data and outputs.
• Maintain operational cadence: monthly ops reporting, quarterly forecast refreshes, and urgent execution adjustments.
• Define KPIs, improve signal quality, and deliver executive-ready reporting and analytics.
• Build and iterate dashboards with Power BI/Tableau in partnership with Data Analysts, including rapid prototyping (“vibe coding”) where appropriate.
• Champion automation of recurring reporting and workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of SOPs, playbooks, and onboarding assets with a Technical Writer.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small multidisciplinary team of analysts and writers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of experience in engineering operations, business operations, finance, or analytics within complex HW/SW environments (minimum qualifications include alternate degree/experience combinations listed below).
• Demonstrated ownership of run-the-business operations, financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational cadence.
• Strong financial operations acumen and experience partnering with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to ensure quality and audit readiness, including validation of operational data.
• Hands-on analytical and reporting skills using Excel and BI tools to produce executive-ready insights.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience improving operational efficiency through automation, templates, workflows, or lightweight scripting.
• Exposure to GenAI or predictive analytics for trend detection, forecasting support, or operational summarization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of Engineering Operations or related experience; OR
• Associate’s degree and 7+ years of Engineering Operations or related experience; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of Engineering Operations or related experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $170,800.00 - $256,200.00.
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus and potential annual RSU grants.
• Competitive benefits package.