Director - Business Operations And Strategy

Boxbot wants to revolutionize the parcel industry with our proprietary material handling systems. Our product builds upon rapid advancements in the material handling automation industry from the last two decades. Our unique approach will change the way e-commerce packages are delivered to doorsteps. This is the rare chance to get in on the ground floor of a robotics company that is poised to transform a massive and exciting industry in the short term.

We’re a close-knit team that raised a new round of funding in 2023 and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. Every new team member will have a foundational role with significant creative ownership within their focus area. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building and iterating on new systems with significant responsibility.

As the Director of Business Operations and Strategy, you will work directly with the CEO on critical strategic projects related to the growth of the company. You will have significant responsibility and decision making authority on projects related to business operations, fundraising, product strategy, team building, and more. You will be a core member of the business team who will play a key role in our team expansion and culture.

Responsibilities

• Help foster a performance-oriented, positive team culture through tangible contributions to both the existing team and the future hiring strategy
• Track and manage company-wide KPI’s and financial metrics
• Work directly with team leads on cross-functional roadmap planning given high level company objectives
• Assist the CEO with fundraising objectives including strategy, materials, meetings, and due diligence
• Lead projects related to investor updates, financial reporting, and board meetings
• Contribute to high-level company strategy including go-to-market planning, business development, and pilot execution

Requirements

• MBA or Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Desire to shoulder significant responsibility in a startup environment
• Strong communication and negotiation capabilities
• Experience with startup fundraising and/or private equity finance
• 3-5 years senior leadership experience at a Series A-to-C startup, or equivalent experience at a top-tier investment bank or consulting firm
• Technical proficiency -- the ability to discuss complex technical systems with knowledgeable stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills and track record of taking initiative