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(Senior) Operations Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Berlin – Mitte (with home office options)
Working Hours: Full-time
Start Date: Immediately or by arrangement
About Us
Q is a European defence-tech company pioneering the Internet of Defence with modular, scalable, and interoperable sensor and intelligence solutions. Our orchestration layer generates actionable situational awareness and enables the rapid, scalable, and wide-area integration of capabilities to respond to evolving threats – delivering immediate operational value for armed forces, security agencies, and actors in the critical-infrastructure domain.
Our products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing defence infrastructures, offering fast data integration and data fusion capabilities to enable AI-enhanced analytics and situational awareness. It is built on a platform agnostic architecture, unlocking true interoperability.
We are growing fast in a very dynamic environment and are looking for someone with exceptional hands-on mentality and execution power to help us grow further. As (Senior) Operations Manager (m/f/d) you are directly reporting to the COO and will be an essential part of our journey, taking over responsibilities quickly, with plenty of opportunities for your own personal and professional growth.
Your Responsibilities
Your Profile
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your CV, including your earliest possible start date, at HR[at] project-q.ai. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Berlin – Mitte (with home office options)
Working Hours: Full-time
Start Date: Immediately or by arrangement
About Us
Q is a European defence-tech company pioneering the Internet of Defence with modular, scalable, and interoperable sensor and intelligence solutions. Our orchestration layer generates actionable situational awareness and enables the rapid, scalable, and wide-area integration of capabilities to respond to evolving threats – delivering immediate operational value for armed forces, security agencies, and actors in the critical-infrastructure domain.
Our products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing defence infrastructures, offering fast data integration and data fusion capabilities to enable AI-enhanced analytics and situational awareness. It is built on a platform agnostic architecture, unlocking true interoperability.
We are growing fast in a very dynamic environment and are looking for someone with exceptional hands-on mentality and execution power to help us grow further. As (Senior) Operations Manager (m/f/d) you are directly reporting to the COO and will be an essential part of our journey, taking over responsibilities quickly, with plenty of opportunities for your own personal and professional growth.
Your Responsibilities
- Drive operational planning and execution across departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Develop and implement internal processes, workflows, and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with leadership to manage OKRs, progress tracking, and resource planning
- Support budget preparation, vendor management, and contract administration
- Coordinate company-wide initiatives (e.g., hiring plans, compliance efforts, internal audits, certifications)
- Assist in preparing internal reports, presentations, and executive summaries for stakeholders
- Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams
- Lead or support special projects and business-critical initiatives as needed
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in operations, business management, or consulting in the startup or tech/defence sector
- Proven ability to structure, manage, and optimize organizational processes
- High degree of ownership, proactivity, and execution orientation
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English
- Strong MS Office and/or productivity tool skills (e.g., M365, Figma, etc.)
- Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment with high expectations
- Trustworthy, discreet, and a natural collaborator
We Offer
- Be a part of our growth story and help build us a leading technology company
- A varied and responsible role in a dynamic company
- Flat hierarchies and a pleasant working environment
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Attractive salary and additional benefits
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your CV, including your earliest possible start date, at HR[at] project-q.ai. We look forward to meeting you!