VP Operations in Quantum Computing Start-Up (m / f / d)

Your role

We are a fast-growing quantum computing start-up on a mission to revolutionize how the world solves its hardest computational challenges. Backed by leading investors and an exceptional scientific team we are entering an exciting scale-up phase beyond Series A. To support this growth we are seeking an experienced hands-on VP Operations to take full ownership of our core operational functions and partner closely with the CEO to drive the next stage of our journey.

As our VP Operations you will build and run our operational backbone - Finance People & Culture Legal & IP Office Management and core IT - autonomously and with full this role you will be the operational counterpart to our CEO helping to define the companys operating model goals and accountability structure

Your responsibilities

• Lead and manage core operational functions : Finance People & Culture Legal / IP Office Management and IT
• Act as the experienced partner to the CEO to build and evolve our operating model including strategic planning goal setting and organizational communication
• Own and scale all operational processes and structures to support rapid growth beyond Series A & B
• Ensure operational excellence at the intersection of founders investors and interdisciplinary internal teams
• Establish scalable processes in budgeting reporting and resource planning to support a growing headcount and global ambitions
• Identify and close structural gaps before they become problems
• Lead and mentor a growing team (>

10 FTE) to high performance and alignment with company goals and culture

Your profile

Why join us

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Is this you We hope so!

Are you confident that our mission cant succeed without YOU on board Dont hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German) your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail Reach out to Svenja Anderer our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. Wed love to hear from you!

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KARLSRUHE OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH Roonstrae 23a 76137 Karlsruhe

BERLIN OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH Greifswalder Str.Berlin

About us

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries including pharmaceuticals chemicals logistics and finance to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications.

In December 2023 Kipu Quantum secured 10.5 million in seed funding led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds) with participation from Entrada Ventures Quantonation and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

Counselling,Commerce,Corporate Risk Management,F&B Management,Jboss,Account Opening

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1