Strategy & Operations Manager
About Maneva Maneva is an AI services company founded by a former Google DeepMind researcher, focused on transforming manufacturing operations through advanced AI. We enable autonomous factory operation and optimization by generating AI-driven actions and insights using off-the-shelf hardware or existing vision systems. Our solutions address real-world manufacturing challenges across product and equipment inspection, production efficiency, safety, and operational performance—delivering measurable impact without requiring heavy infrastructure changes. Role Overview Maneva is seeking a Strategy & Operations Manager to support the company’s growth, fundraising, and operational execution at a critical stage of scale. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, operations, and fundraising, working closely with the CEO and leadership team. As Strategy & Operations Manager, you will help translate Maneva’s vision and traction into clear metrics, compelling narratives, and investor-ready materials. You will play a key role in preparing fundraising materials, tracking and synthesizing business KPIs, and supporting relationships with venture capital investors. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role ideal for someone with experience in venture-backed startups who enjoys operating close to leadership and shaping how the business is understood internally and externally. This role is fully remote. Key Responsibilities Fundraising Support & Investor Readiness • Support venture fundraising efforts by preparing and maintaining fundraising materials, including pitch decks, data rooms, and supporting analyses. • Assist in developing and refining Maneva’s fundraising narrative, incorporating product vision, market opportunity, traction, and financial performance. • Track investor conversations, outreach, and follow-ups in coordination with the CEO and leadership team. • Help establish and maintain relationships with venture capital investors and strategic partners. Metrics, KPIs & Business Insights • Define, track, and synthesize key business metrics across finance, sales, and operations (e.g., revenue, pipeline, conversion rates, burn, runway). • Build and maintain dashboards and reporting materials used by leadership to evaluate company performance. • Translate raw data into clear insights and narratives for internal decision-making and external communication. Strategy & Cross-Functional Execution • Work closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to ensure data consistency and alignment across teams. • Support strategic initiatives, including market analysis, pricing and packaging considerations, and growth planning. • Prepare leadership materials, internal memos, and executive presentations to support decision-making. Executive & Ad Hoc Support • Act as a trusted analytical and operational partner to the CEO on high-priority initiatives. • Support board- and investor-related preparation as needed (decks, metrics, summaries), even if not directly presenting. • Take ownership of ambiguous, high-leverage problems that cut across functions. Requirements Qualifications • Experience: 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, finance, consulting, or similar roles within venture-backed startups or high-growth technology companies. • Fundraising Exposure: Hands-on experience supporting venture fundraising, including pitch decks, financial materials, KPI tracking, and investor communications. • Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to work with financial data, sales metrics, and operational KPIs to generate actionable insights. • Narrative & Communication: Excellent written and visual communication skills; able to craft clear, compelling narratives for investors and executives. • Cross-Functional Fluency: Comfortable working across Finance, Sales, and Operations, and translating between technical, commercial, and financial perspectives. • Startup Mindset: Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and takes ownership without waiting for perfect structure. • Tools: Comfort with spreadsheets, slide tools, CRM data, and reporting systems commonly used in high-growth startups. Benefits Why Join Maneva? • * Operate at the center of company strategy and fundraising in a high-growth AI company. • Work directly with senior leadership on decisions that shape the company’s trajectory. • Gain deep exposure to venture fundraising, metrics, and executive-level strategy. • Join a technically exceptional, mission-driven team transforming manufacturing with AI. Important Notice: Protecting Your Personal Information We are committed to ensuring the security and privacy of all applicants. Please be aware that our company will never ask for sensitive personal information, via email, phone call or text message. We also do not require payment from applicants for any part of the hiring process. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent our company and asking for such information, please do not respond. Instead, report the incident to us immediately at [email protected]. Apply tot his job