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Hyper

Venture capital empowering startups with resources

Operations Director

Full-Time
$160k - $180k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Richmond, VA, USA
RemoteOnsite or remote depending on candidate location.
Operations & LogisticsSupply Chain Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of related leadership experience is required, including experience managing third-party or contract manufacturing operations.
  • Prior experience as an Operations Director, Operations Manager, or in a comparable operations leadership role is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets is required.
  • Experience leading continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies where appropriate is required.
  • Expertise with enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems is required.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics is required.
  • Electrical testing knowledge or experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment, including in a remote work setting, is required.
  • Ability to lead focused team activities involving third-party partners and work with a high sense of urgency is required.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent change, delays, and unexpected events while maintaining professionalism and accountability is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and establish manufacturing and supply partnerships that support the company's growth plans.
  • Oversee manufacturing operations and related functions to ensure strategic and operating objectives are met.
  • Identify and target areas in which the business can improve its operations.
  • Develop and monitor revenue margins, operating expenses, and budgets in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Drive the planning and orchestration of business objectives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in process improvement, organizational design, and management and measurement systems.
  • Deploy and implement the company's Operational Excellence System through internal and external partnerships.
  • Research and implement new directives that support business growth and prosperity.
  • Lead strategic initiatives to improve scalability, agility, and efficiency.
  • Implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.
  • Ensure processes adhere to the company's quality standards.
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data.
  • Deploy leadership systems and management processes to support on-time product delivery.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure manufacturing partners meet customer and product quality expectations.
  • Hire, develop, and manage a team of professionals.
  • Develop and implement guidelines for employee evaluation, recruitment, and promotion.
  • Oversee employee productivity, training, and personal and career growth.
  • Support new product development activities and the creation of new product standard operating procedures.
  • Support the company's strategic planning process.
  • Lead the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality functions.
  • Promote a strong safety culture across the company and its manufacturing partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
  • Experience with ISO-based quality management systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including error proofing, PFMEAs, and 5S practices, is preferred.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, Arena, Oracle, or comparable systems is preferred.

About the company

Hyper acts as a venture-focused partner for modern startups, offering more than money. It provides access to a community, distribution channels, mentorship, talent recruitment, and fundraising support to help startups grow. How it works: Hyper connects startups with a network of mentors and peers, helps them spread their product through distribution partnerships, supports hands-on mentorship programs, assists in finding top talent, and guides fundraising efforts. Difference from competitors: Unlike funds that only provide capital, Hyper offers ongoing hands-on support and a strong network across community, distribution, and talent, giving startups practical help to scale. Goal: To help startups succeed and grow by supplying the resources and network they need beyond cash.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$79.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Virginia announced Hyper’s $2 million Henrico expansion and 56 new jobs on May 29, 2026.
  • Hyper acquired the Brookstone building in Richmond, expanding operational footprint in February 2026.
  • Hyper launched Hyper.com in January 2026, signaling brand investment and commercial scale-up.

What critics are saying

  • Private expansion leaves Hyper reliant on continued customer wins and state incentives.
  • Rapid executive hiring can create execution drag if product and engineering fail to integrate.
  • Competitors like Schneider Electric and Eaton can outspend Hyper on channels and standards.

What makes Hyper unique

  • Hyper combines data-center design, manufacturing, and service through a distributed network.
  • Hyper added AI strategy, software engineering, and product leadership throughout 2026.
  • Hyper’s Virginia base and NEMA membership strengthen its domestic electrical-manufacturing positioning.

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Hyper, a US-based digital infrastructure partner, has appointed Vineet Gambhir as Chief Human Resources Officer. He will guide the company's people strategy, talent development, and employee experience as Hyper scales. Gambhir brings extensive global HR leadership experience across technology, healthcare, and retail sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Human Resources Officer at DataLink, where he led the global people agenda during a period of growth and transformation in healthcare technology. Previously, Gambhir held senior people leadership roles at GlobalLogic, Yahoo, Cisco, HCL Technologies, and Intel. His new role will focus on strengthening leadership capability, talent systems, and company culture. Gambhir holds an MBA in Human Resources from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.

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