Business Operations Lead

Skild AI • San Mateo, CA

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About The Position

As Business Operations Lead, you will own the internal systems that keep Skild running at full speed — from planning cycles and cross-functional coordination to people programs and operational tooling. You will work directly with the co-founders and leadership team to turn strategic priorities into operational reality. This is a high-ownership role for a builder who thrives on systems thinking and brings structure to a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years in business operations, strategy & operations, or a related function, with experience in a high-growth startup or tech environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build internal operating systems from scratch — not just optimize what’s already there.
• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment across diverse teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills; able to cut through ambiguity and keep multiple workstreams on track.
• Comfort as a player-coach: willing to execute at ground level while thinking at a systems level.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at a hardware, robotics, or deep tech company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Internal Operating Cadence: Own Skild’s internal operating rhythm — quarterly planning, OKR tracking, cross-functional syncs, and company-wide goal alignment.
• Process Design & Scalability: Identify bottlenecks and build scalable systems and workflows that eliminate friction as we grow.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Keep handoffs clean and blockers surfaced across engineering, product, recruiting, and operations.
• People Operations: Support onboarding, performance programs, org design, and workforce planning in partnership with the talent team.
• Tooling & Systems: Own the internal tools stack — HRIS, project management, and operational software — and ensure it scales with the company.
• Operational Reporting: Build the dashboards and reporting frameworks that give leadership and teams the visibility they need to move fast.
• Special Projects: Take on high-priority problems that don’t yet have a clear owner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed