Niraj Nath

About Niraj Nath

I am a senior operations leader specializing in scaling technically complex organizations from R&D and pilot environments into reliable, production-ready operations.Over the past 20+ years, I’ve operated at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, facilities, safety, and infrastructure; owning the systems that determine whether ambitious technical programs scale smoothly or break under pressure.My experience spans advanced aerospace, aviation, and high-growth technology companies, where uptime, safety, capital efficiency, and execution discipline are non-negotiable. I’m known for high-ownership, low-ego leadership in ambiguous environments, and for building operational clarity where none previously existed.I view operations not as a support function, but as a strategic enabler of business outcomes — protecting production continuity, accelerating time-to-market, and preserving long-term optionality.I’m open to senior leadership roles (VP / Head of Operations / Senior Director) where scaling, execution, and cross-functional ownership are critical to company success.

Experience

1. Director of Facilities & Real Estate

   Wisk

   Feb 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Own operational readiness and infrastructure strategy supporting advanced aerospace R&D, testing, and production-adjacent environments. Partner closely with engineering, test, safety, and executive leadership to translate evolving technical requirements into scalable, reliable, and safe operations.Lead mission-critical infrastructure, safety programs, capital projects, and emergency response to ensure uninterrupted execution in high-risk environments. Drive disciplined execution under ambiguity while maintaining safety, uptime, and long-term scalability.

Skills

• Negotiation
• Coordination
• Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving
• Department Budgeting
• Operating Budgets
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Construction Management
• Managing Processes
• Managing Workflow
• Operations Management
• Vendor Relationships
• Vendor Management Skills
• Vendor Contracts
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Outlook
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Software Documentation
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Management
• Sop
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Training
• Human Resources
• Contract Negotiation