Business Operations Associate

Viam is a software platform that makes it easy to turn great ideas into production-ready smart machines & robots at scale. Viam works with any hardware and has modern architecture, easy developer APIs, cloud connectivity and tools, and enterprise-grade security to give even the leanest teams the power to launch and manage their smart machine businesses.Viam makes building, deploying, and monitoring smart machines a more flexible, affordable, and user-friendly experience, allowing developers to do more with smart machines while getting them to market faster. By making smart machines more accessible, Viam is attracting talent and investment to the industry so that more people start building automated products and services that improve our quality of life.As a Business Operations Associate, you will ensure a seamless end-to-end operations cycle for our internal teams and customers. You will be integral to building a successful business and creating the future of robots.You will:• Act as a partner and coordinator for our operations, legal, marketing, sales, and fundraising initiatives• Liaise with external/internal legal counsel, finance teams, and other stakeholders• Understand and improve business operations and processes across multiple departments• Gain exposure to all facets of Viam's business and customer economics• Plan and execute cross-functional strategic initiatives.• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform business strategies.• Develop and monitor KPI dashboards to track key business metrics.• Assist with financial modeling, forecasting, and presentations.• Identify and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and improve operational performance.We're looking for someone with:• Experience supporting operations initiatives alongside business leaders• Ability to interact comfortably with different levels of management and articulate/present issues clearly and succinctly; Ability to visualize data and produce actionable insights• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and stakeholders• High level of attention to detail, able to spot errors and inconsistencies• Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); Knowledge of Accounting or Data Analysis software is nice to have.• 2-3 years of experience working in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Accounting, or related fieldValues:• Vision Driven• Collaborate Openly• Act Decisively• Succeed Through Diversity• Hold Ourselves Accountable• Lead with CuriosityLearn more about our values here!Benefits:• 100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans• Competitive salary & equity packages (see below)• Reproductive Health Benefits, including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits• 25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances• One Medical Membership• Citi Bike memberships• Commuter benefits• Monthly wellness stipend to be used for a variety of fitness-related items like gym memberships, fitness classes, fitness equipment, apparel, and more• Free lunch every day that you're in the office• Paid parental leaveThe starting salary for this role in the US is between $110,000 - $150,000/year. Your exact offer will vary based on a number of factors including experience level, skillset, market location, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced, or more senior, than this job description as posted. In these situations, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. In addition to cash compensation, Viam offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants, health benefits, and more.