Junior Product Operations Manager

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

7d•$115,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oklo is seeking a Junior Product Operations Manager to support the Senior Director of Product Development and Management within the Product organization. This role is designed for an early-career professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build experience working closely with product and engineering leadership. The Junior Product Operations Manager will support the day-to-day operations of the product organization through scheduling, preparation, documentation, and follow-through, while also engaging in problem-solving around communication, organization, and execution. This includes helping clarify priorities, improving how information is shared, identifying recurring sources of friction, and proposing practical improvements that increase efficiency and alignment. As the individual builds context and trust, this role offers opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, contribute to process improvements, and support broader initiatives that improve how the product organization operates. Success in this position comes from reliability, sound judgment, and a growing ability to anticipate needs and connect details to the bigger picture. This position provides hands-on exposure to product development in a technically complex environment and is well suited for someone interested in developing toward roles in product operations, technical program support, or product management over time. Why: Oklo’s product organization operates in a fast-moving, technically complex environment where clarity, follow-through, and strong operational support are essential. This role ensures product leadership and teams stay organized, well-prepared, and focused on execution as the company continues to grow. The Junior Product Operations Manager provides day-to-day coordination and organizational support, enabling product leaders to spend more time on high-value technical and strategic work, while ensuring information, schedules, and commitments are handled reliably and consistently.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in roles involving coordination, operations, program support, or analytical support within technical or product organizations
Experience supporting senior leaders or working closely with leadership teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with ambiguity
Technical fluency (engineering background, STEM degree, or substantial experience working closely with engineers)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
High degree of discretion, judgment, and professionalism when working with senior leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-growth, technically complex environments (e.g., energy, hardware, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, aerospace, climate tech)
Background in engineering, computer science, physics, or a related technical field
Experience working in close partnership with technical or product leaders in fast-moving environments

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, priorities, and workflows for product leadership and closely partnered executives, ensuring time is aligned to the highest-impact initiatives
Prepare agendas, pre-reads, briefing materials, and follow-ups for executive meetings
Identify and flag scheduling conflicts, risks, and decision bottlenecks, and support their resolution
Develop structured materials (memos, dashboards, slide decks) that synthesize technical and business inputs
Track execution against strategic goals and milestones
Identify recurring gaps in processes, communication, or execution and propose practical improvements
Ensure decisions translate into action through consistent follow-through
Help bridge communication between technical teams and product leadership
Develop sufficient technical context to engage meaningfully with engineers and product leaders
Maintain clarity and alignment as the product organization scales rapidly
Travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) 2x per calendar quarter for team meetings, company offsite, or other business gatherings.