As Director of Operations for Openchip’s AI department, you will be at the intersection of people, technology, and strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief AI Officer, this role is designed for a forward-thinking leader who can define and execute the operational framework needed to scale a high-impact, engineering-driven organization.
You’ll take a strategic view on operations—shaping not just how the department runs, but how it grows, engages with the world, and creates lasting impact. From internal processes to external partnerships, your job is to make sure we’re not only moving fast, but moving in the right direction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Operations & Scaling
* Define and implement operational systems that enable scale—supporting both our technology roadmap and team growth.
* Collaborate closely with technical and product leaders to align processes with engineering realities.
* Champion cross-functional alignment, helping the department scale smoothly and sustainably.
* Anticipate challenges in growth and take proactive measures to ensure readiness.
2. Technical Impact & Community Building
* Drive initiatives that help us make technical impact in the outside world—particularly in cybersecurity and defense applications.
* Develop and execute strategies to foster a technical (open source) user base around our AI products.
* Position the AI department within Openchip as a hub of innovation through community-building and thought leadership.
* Build the structures that allow our products to scale: community engagement, adoption strategy, and feedback loops.
3. Partnership & Technical Interface
* Represent Openchip AI as a technical spokesperson—sharing our vision and progress with partners and the public.
* Act as a strategic and technical interface for partnerships in cybersecurity, defense, and beyond.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven leadership experience in technical operations, preferably in a fast-growing startup or innovation-driven environment.
* Strong strategic thinking and execution skills—you see the big picture and know how to build towards it.
* Experience working in or with technical teams; you understand their rhythms, challenges, and needs.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect the dots between tech, strategy, and people.
* A passion for open source, AI, or cybersecurity is a major plus.
What do we offer?
* Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
* We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers.
* Enjoy a hybrid work environment.
* We also offer flexible schedule.
* We offer a remuneration that values your experience.
* The role is based in Ghent (Belgium)
We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change this industry and help to build a better world.
If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us. We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life.
At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential – regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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