Flyer One Ventures
Operations & Project Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Madrid, ES
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 4–8 years of experience in operations, project or programme management
- Experience in hardware, robotics, aerospace, defense or other complex engineering environments
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through delivery
- Hands-on experience with operational processes, suppliers or production coordination
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- High ownership, attention to detail and comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish
- Based in Madrid or willing to relocate
Full description
We are working with a European defense technology company developing AI-powered autonomous robotic systems.
We are looking for an Operations & Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate engineering and production projects, and help build the processes needed to support a fast-growing hardware startup.
This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong operational skills with experience managing complex technical projects and working across multiple teams.
What you will own:
- Manage day-to-day operations, including procurement, supply chain, vendors, facilities and internal processes
- Plan and coordinate projects across engineering, R&D, production and customer deployments
- Track project timelines, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies
- Coordinate with engineering teams, external manufacturers and production partners
- Identify bottlenecks, resolve operational issues and keep projects on track
- Build and improve internal processes, workflows and reporting systems
- Manage relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers and external partners
- Work closely with the founders to support operational efficiency and company growth
What we are looking for:
- 4–8 years of experience in operations, project or programme management
- Experience in hardware, robotics, aerospace, defense or other complex engineering environments
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through delivery
- Hands-on experience with operational processes, suppliers or production coordination
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- High ownership, attention to detail and comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish
- Based in Madrid or willing to relocate
Strong advantages:
- Experience in hardware manufacturing, industrialisation or new product introduction (NPI)
- Background in drones, UAVs, robotics or defense technology
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and supply chains
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies in hardware development
- PMP or similar project management certification