Company Operations Manager
#Quantum Sensing
Nomad Atomics is a leader in development of quantum sensors, developing and deploying field-ready quantum technologies to enable real-world applications. The time for commercial quantum sensing has come, and we are at the forefront.
We are a high performing and ambitious team, driven by the desire to see our sensors used to solve the hardest sensing problems in some of the world’s largest industries. We are growing - FAST - and we are searching for people to join us on the journey of taking cutting edge technology to the market.
We are looking for an ambitious and passionate company operations manager to drive operational excellence across the company by building scalable processes, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring day-to-day execution.
Who you are:
You are a curious and self-motivated, with a keen interest in emerging technologies. You are looking for a role a fast-paced environment, where you have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to building something new. You love a challenge and can apply your skills and creativity to solve anything that comes your way.
Your role:
Reporting to the COO and working hand-in-hand with the founders, you’ll be engaged across all aspects of Nomad Atomics to implement and maintain the operational infrastructure that enables rapid, sustainable growth.
Operations Execution:
· Design and implement scalable operating cadences - weekly standups, OKR reviews, quarterly planning
· Translate strategic priorities set by the COO and founders into operational plans and track execution.
· Monitor organizational performance metrics and surface insights to the COO and founders.
· Own the KPI dashboard, ensuring leadership has real-time visibility into the metrics that matter
· Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
· Develop and maintain internal workflows, playbooks, and operating standards.
· Drive accountability for key initiatives and monitor progress against milestones.
· Assist in preparing board packs, investor updates, all-hands presentations, company newsletters, synthesising complex information clearly and concisely.
Legal and Risk Management
· Liaise with external legal counsel on commercial contracts, IP protection, and regulatory matters.
· Maintain corporate governance records (board minutes, cap table, shareholder agreements).
· Ensure the company remains compliant with relevant regulations (e.g. export controls, insurance, HCES)
People Operations
· Own the end-to-end hiring operations process - coordinating recruiters, managing and interview pipelines.
· Implement and iterate on onboarding programmes.
· Manage HR administration including offer letters, employment contracts, equity documentation, and compliance with local employment law.
Requirements
Your Skills:
· 7+ years of experience in operations, strategy, or a related field - ideally including time at a high-growth startup or scale-up.
· Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and iterate quickly in ambiguous, resource-constrained environments.
· Excellent written and verbal communication - able to simplify the complex for diverse audiences, from engineers to investors.
· Exceptional organisational skills and a track record of managing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.
· Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, financial modelling, and data visualisation tools.
· Understanding of quality systems, manufacturing operations, or technology commercialization processes.
· Ideally, experience in deep-tech, quantum, robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or other R&D-intensive industries.
Benefits
The role is full-time and based in Melbourne, Australia.
We have the flexibility to work from home from time to time, but the in-person interaction with our tech team will be critical.
Must have full working rights in Australia.
We offer a competitive salary, employee share option package and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.