Operations Manager

About Noble Machines

Noble Machines (formerly Under Control Robotics) builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs—turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

Position Overview

At Noble Machines, building robots is a team sport. As an Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of the systems and processes that keep the company running efficiently behind the scenes. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day business operations across people, logistics, legal coordination, and vendor management—ensuring the team can stay focused on building and deploying world-class robotic systems.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you’ll work closely with leadership, engineering, and external partners to bring structure, clarity, and execution to a fast-moving environment. You’ll be expected to operate with urgency, discretion, and a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage core business operations across HR, legal, finance, and logistics
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefits administration (e.g., Gusto)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners including legal counsel, payroll providers, and insurance vendors
• Manage travel logistics, field deployment coordination, and company events
• Build and maintain internal processes, documentation, and operational systems
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, contracts, and internal policies in coordination with legal counsel
• Support recruiting operations, including scheduling, candidate coordination, and offer logistics
• Partner with leadership to improve operational efficiency and scale internal systems
• Track and manage vendor relationships, contracts, and recurring operational expenses
• Handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in operations, business operations, people operations, or a similar role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g., Gusto or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with legal coordination, contracts, and compliance processes
• Proven ability to operate independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• High attention to detail and strong execution mindset
• Comfortable handling ambiguity and building processes from scratch
• Proficiency with common productivity tools (Google Workspace, Notion, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Experience at an early-stage startup or high-growth company
• Exposure to hardware, robotics, or field operations environments
• Familiarity with benefits administration, insurance, and vendor procurement
• Experience supporting executive teams or founders
• Basic understanding of finance operations (invoicing, budgeting, expense tracking)
• Experience coordinating field operations or deployments

To apply

Submit your resume here or email people@noblemachines.ai.