Senior Operations Manager (Technical Background) - Med Tech Startup Location: Cherrywood, Dublin Schedule: 40 hours/week - Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Start Date: ASAP (ideal: by 1st September, but flexible for the right candidate) Contract: 12 months (W2) Industry: Medical Device / Health Tech Startup Language: English Project Overview: Our client is a cutting-edge Med Tech startup based in Dublin, dedicated to revolutionizing patient outcomes through innovation. As they accelerate toward key clinical and commercial milestones, they are seeking a Senior Operations Manager with a strong technical background to bridge the gap between engineering, supply chain, and operations. This is a high-impact, non-executive role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and is capable of putting structure and discipline around complex, technical projects. Key Responsibilities:Own cross-functional project execution across engineering, supply chain, and external partnersTranslate between technical and operational teams; speak the language of engineersDrive day-to-day operational delivery with a proactive, hands-on approachSupport and manage partner and supply chain relationships, including validation activitiesOversee and maintain Quality Assurance documentation and Design History File activitiesLead internal and external project reporting, documentation, and communicationsAssist in planning and coordinating clinical trials and collaborative projectsBe the one to "shine a light on dark corners" - anticipate and solve problems before they ariseWork closely with internal teams and vendors (e.g., DHL) to get products moving efficientlySupport the business from A to Z, helping the startup scale rapidly and effectively Work directly with founders and engineering teams to bring a product from development to marketOwn and drive projects end-to-end in a highly impactful environmentJoin a passionate team aiming to deliver transformative technologies to patients fasterOpportunity to define and shape operational excellence in a scaling startup Desired Skills & Experience:Degree in Engineering or a related technical field8+ years of industry experience, preferably in technical or operational rolesProven experience in project management across cross-functional technical teamsExposure to or comfort learning supply chain management in a high-tech environmentFamiliarity with quality systems, documentation processes, and operational complianceExperience in medical devices a plus, but not essential (not seeking traditional med device background) Ideal Candidate Profile:Technically fluent - can question engineers and follow the "1s and 0s"Not a "tick-the-box" operator - instead, a problem solver, doer, and collaboratorCapable of technical writing and maintaining documentation with clarity and precisionResilient and ambitious - comfortable with ambiguity, urgency, and hands-on workStartup mindset - agile, adaptable, not stuck in rigid processesCollaborative, yet able to manage independently without micromanagementA strong project manager who can manage both strategy and execution