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Strategy & Operations Manager

Picogrid· Operations
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D.C. | San Francisco | El Segundo$130k - $190kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Picogrid is a defense technology company building the infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators. The Strategy & Operations Manager sets cadence for rapid growth, building frameworks, operating rhythms, and analyses to translate priorities into executable plans and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Help set Picogrid's building cadence — establish the operating rhythms, planning cycles, and tracking mechanisms that keep a fast-scaling company aligned and moving in one direction
  • Build the strategic scaffolding behind major decisions — the frameworks, models, and analysis that inform where Picogrid expands, how we structure partnerships, and what we prioritize next
  • Partner directly with senior leaders across Engineering, Finance, Operations, and People to translate top strategic priorities into clear, executable plans — and drive them to completion
  • Own high-priority cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, from problem definition through implementation, driving decisions that wouldn't otherwise happen cleanly
  • Evaluate, select, and implement the tools and systems the company runs on (CRM, project management, BI, compliance platforms), right-sized for our stage
  • Surface the right information at the right time — building dashboards, leadership reporting, and the analysis that lets the company see itself clearly
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and compliance gaps across functions, design better workflows, and see them through to adoption

Qualifications

  • 3–6 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or a comparable analytical/operational role at a high-growth technology or defense company
  • Track record of owning cross-functional projects from problem definition through execution, with measurable outcomes
  • Strong analytical and structured-thinking skills — comfortable building financial models, frameworks, and executive-ready presentations from scratch
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and translate high-level direction into executable plans
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex information into clear, concise outputs for executive audiences
  • U.S. Person status required for access to ITAR-controlled environments

Skills

Required:Strategic thinking and problem structuringCross-functional program managementAnalytical modeling and data-driven decision making

Benefits

  • Base salary range: $130k–$190k per year. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid.
  • Significant stock options with high potential upside as an early-stage company
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
  • Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave for both parents
  • Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette
  • Free EV charging at the HQ
  • Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer
Last updated Sep 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Picogrid

Integrated Systems for Modern Missions

Picogrid delivers integrated systems for modern missions, connecting sensors, platforms, and operators across land, sea, air, and space.

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