Chief of Staff / Operations Manager

pWork directly with the founders and take ownership of the operational backbone of Cyberwave. Shape how the company operates day to day and help turn chaos into leverage as we scale from a small, highly technical founding team into a real company. /ppWe're building Cyberwave at the intersection of robotics, real-time systems, and AI. Our mission is to make AI do dehumanizing work in factories around the world — and we're assembling an A+ team to do it. /ppAs we scale from a small, highly technical founding team into a real company, we're looking for a Chief of Staff / Operations Manager to work directly with the founders and take ownership of the operational backbone of Cyberwave. /ppThis is a senior or strong mid-level role with real autonomy. You will not be "support staff." You will shape how the company operates day to day and help turn chaos into leverage. /ppIn-person team primarily based in Milan and Zurich, with real robots, real deployments, and real impact. /ppOperations Management Finance Accounting Logistics Supply Chain Partner Management Process Design Automation Procurement Compliance Project Management /ph3Requirements /h3ulliExperience operating in fast-moving startups or scale-ups, ideally with hardware, robotics, deep tech, or regulated environments /liliComfortable owning messy problems and turning them into clean systems /liliAbility to operate autonomously, make decisions, and push things forward without waiting for perfect information /liliDetail-oriented where it matters (finance, logistics, compliance) but pragmatic and execution-focused /liliComfortable working in English in an international, high-talent environment /liliBonus: experience with Italian corporate structures (S.p.A.), hardware logistics, or working closely with technical teams /li /ulh3Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn and automate core operational processes required for an Italian S.p.A. (accounting workflows, invoicing, expenses, compliance, coordination with accountants and advisors) /liliImprove internal reporting, budgeting inputs, and operational visibility for founders /liliPlan and execute logistics for robots and hardware: shipping, customs, on-site installation, demos, hackathons, marketing events, and client pilots /liliCoordinate timelines across engineering, marketing, and external partners to ensure robots show up, work, and come back safely /liliBuild repeatable playbooks for demos and field deployments /liliDesign and implement scalable processes to identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage partners (hardware vendors, software providers, integrators) /liliHelp formalize contracts, procurement flows, and partner lifecycle management /liliEnable the engineering team by coordinating procurement of robots, sensors, lab equipment, tooling, and infrastructure /liliManage insurance, assets, and operational risk related to hardware and field work /liliBe the connective tissue between engineering, business, and external stakeholders /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3pWork directly with founders and have real influence on how the company scales /ppBuild the operational foundation of a company working on cutting-edge robotics and AI /ppHigh ownership, high trust, and high standards — we hire only A-players /ppCompetitive compensation and meaningful equity /ppIn-person team with real robots, real deployments, and real impact /ph3Ready to Join Our Team? /h3pWe'd love to hear from you! When applying, please include: /pulliYour Github or LinkedIn profile /lili2-3 lines about why you would like to join Cyberwave /li /ulpTell us what excites you about this opportunity and how you can contribute to our mission! /p #J-18808-Ljbffr