Convergent Research

Operations Lead

Convergent Research

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Alameda • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Guide project planning processes across programs to ensure clarity of priorities, timelines, and interdependencies.
  • Track project status across initiatives, proactively flagging risk and improving cross-project communication.
  • Reduce organizational risk by daylighting project blockers, coordinating managerial response, and ensuring disciplined follow-through.
  • Directly manage the operations team, including the Scientific Operations Manager, Lab Manager, and Office Coordinator.
  • Introduce and institutionalize best practices in operational management.
  • Evolve internal processes to be scalable, robust, and resilient as the organization grows.
  • Forecast resource needs 1–2 quarters in advance, including capital purchases and operational capacity.
  • Strengthen planning cadence and execution discipline across teams.
  • Review and approve invoices and bill payments.
  • Review budget sheets and general ledger coding for accuracy and alignment.
  • Support financial forecasting and expenditure discipline across programs.
  • Oversee contracts related to partnerships, facilities, vendors, and contractors in coordination with legal and accounting partners.
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development to members of the operations team.
  • Offer developmentally relevant feedback and mentorship to managers and senior contributors across the organization.
  • Introduce best practices in personnel management, performance feedback, and accountability.
  • Strengthen a culture of professionalism, mutual respect, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in operational roles within technical or scientific organizations + a track record of successful operational leadership.
  • Experience directly mentoring and managing individual contributors.
  • Strong financial literacy, including budget review, forecasting, and vendor contract oversight.
  • Experience building or scaling operational systems in a growing organization.
  • Proven ability to execute strategy through operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Experience advising leadership on personnel management.
  • Strong judgment, risk assessment, and organizational design skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build alignment across senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to work onsite in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.
  • Strong references from managers, peers, and direct reports.
Benefits
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance; parental leave.
  • 6% 401K match
  • Generous time off + paid holidays.
  • Ample healthy food including daily lunches.
  • Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities.
  • Work with impact. Your leadership will shape the operational foundation of a field-defining scientific effort.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementfinancial forecastingbudget reviewvendor contract oversightoperational systems developmentrisk assessmentorganizational design
Soft Skills
mentoringcoachingcommunicationstrategic executioninterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational alignmentprofessionalismmutual respectoperational excellence