Special Projects Manager

Posted:
8/20/2024, 11:04:03 AM

Location(s):
San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Normal Computing. Incredible Opportunities.

At Normal, we're rewriting AI foundations to advance the frontier of reasoning and reliability in the real world. At the center of our mission is bridging artificial intelligence to the most sensitive industrial and advanced manufacturing applications around the globe. We are tackling these problems with a mix of interdisciplinary approaches across the full stack, from probabilistic software infrastructure and algorithms to hardware and physics. 

At Normal, we understand that our technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. Every employee drives significant impact within our products, often working directly with customers and embedding across our tightly-knit team. Our team members are driven by curiosity and passion for solving some of the most challenging problems in the world of atoms.

Join us as we incite a second industrial revolution through AI purpose-built for (and in) the physical world, as part of our incredible team that’s anything but normal.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Special Projects Manager, you will work closely with Normal’s founders and leadership to advance our company’s strategic goals by leading complex, cross-functional projects. This is a demanding and high visibility role that will offer you the opportunity to gain diverse operating experience in a fast-paced startup environment at the frontier of AI, while driving critical initiatives that shape Normal’s growth and success.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and projects from strategy to execution. These may encompass corporate strategy, go-to-market (GTM), product, business operations and fundraising. Collaborate closely with or embed into business functions as required

  • Drive strategy development efforts such as market and competitive research, financial modeling, and synthesizing insights to guide corporate strategy, commercial operations, and product development.

  • Support key commercial efforts, from customer outreach to success, including developing pitch materials and sales playbooks, ROI and pricing analyses and assisting with transaction diligence and negotiations

  • Drive or support business planning including company-wide OKR and operating plan reviews and processes

  • Assist in fundraising, investor relations, and other corporate development efforts, including development of fundraising materials, and planning and execution of investor due diligence and corporate governance efforts

What Makes You A Great Fit

  • Top-tier management consulting, private equity, investment banking or similar professional service experience

  • Blend of strong business judgment, attention to detail, empathy, and grace under pressure, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization

  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership, high level of motivation to succeed, and adaptability to fast-paced environments

Bonus Points For

  • Operating experience in a startup or similar entrepreneurial environment

  • Experience in enterprise software and/or industrials (advanced manufacturing, semiconductors)

  • Degree in engineering, science, or computer science

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Normal Computing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility Accommodations

Normal Computing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

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