OPERATIONS MANAGER

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Knoxville, TN

Portfolio Company : Perseus Materials

Full-Time / On-site

Roadrunner Venture Studios is partnering with a cutting-edge startup revolutionizing working to build bigger, simpler. Directly fabricating large components on-site minimizes transport and assembly labor, forever simplifying construction and supply chains. But realizing that future requires new materials that are strong, low-cost, and can be manufactured with unprecedented speed and reliability.

Our partner, established in 2022, is a start-up out of Stanford University that uses proprietary resin chemistry for on-site manufacturing of oversize high-performance FRPs for buildings, bridges, wind turbines, and other applications in infrastructure and energy. They work closely with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and have support from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and ARPA-e.

Mission : In this pivotal role, you will own the systems, processes, and infrastructure that keep the company running from IT and cybersecurity to budgets, dashboards, and day-to-day operations ensuring the team can move fast, stay secure, and focus on building.

Who You Are : We're looking for a builder someone who thrives in the gray space between IT, finance, HR and operations and makes things work before anyone asks how. This role is for a hands-on operator who loves systems, spreadsheets, and solving problems in real time. You'll keep the company running smoothly, securely, and efficiently while helping the team move fast and stay focused.

What You'll Do : IT & Security

• Set up and maintain laptops, networks, and cloud systems that are both secure and simple to use.
• Implement tight cybersecurity practices to safeguard data and prevent downtime.
• Manage software tools, user permissions, and integrations across the team.
• Build clear digital workflows in SharePoint and other collaboration tools that keep everyone aligned.

Finance & Logistics

Program & Project Management

Growth & Scale

Culture & Execution

What You Bring :

Roadrunner Venture Studios is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.