Manager, Strategy and Central Business Operations

Psiquantum • Palo Alto, CA

81d

About The Position

Join PsiQuantum's Strategy & Central Business Operations team in a critical supporting role, contributing to high-impact projects that span corporate strategy, executive operations, cross-functional initiatives, and organizational effectiveness. This role is ideal for candidates eager to work alongside senior leaders and gain exposure to a wide range of strategic and operational topics.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in management consulting or investment banking at a top-tier firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proven track record of supporting high-impact projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Exceptional communication skills — able to craft clear, concise materials and effectively engage with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, innovation, or deep tech sectors; prior exposure to deep tech, semiconductors, computational chemistry or other scientific domains a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or quantitative field (e.g., engineering, physics, economics, finance); advanced degree a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of company strategy together with CEO, founders, and executive team including defining company priorities and resource allocation.
• Partner with CEO, CBO, and functional leaders to frame and answer key strategic questions.
• Help identify issues as they arise in the organization and assist in developing best paths to resolution.
• Help drive clarity and alignment across execs and functional leads on strategic priorities and company goals.
• Provide analytical and operational support to senior leaders to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Support the organization and facilitation of leadership offsites (Exec, Founders, CBO Office) and strategic planning sessions.
• Support preparation for high profile speaking engagements and critical stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate on special projects and company-wide initiatives that span across Sales, Marketing, Product e.g., EU, Gulf, Qlimate, company values.
• Participate in cross-functional workstreams — from market expansion to product GTM — ensuring timely, aligned, and high-quality outcomes e.g., driving series-e-pmo, key announcements.
• Help identify gaps and inefficiencies across the org and work proactively to resolve blockers.
• Assist in maintaining and improving operating cadences such as KPI reviews and quarterly planning.
• Help build dashboards, templates, and systems to streamline information flow and enhance exec visibility.
• Support coordination across People, Finance, and functional.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree