Are you ready to play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing company at the forefront of next-generation mobility? Our client, a cutting-edge start-up revolutionizing the commercial transportation industry, is seeking a visionary Chief Operating Officer to join their team in California.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the leadership team to define and implement the company's strategic vision and growth roadmap.
Design and optimize scalable operational systems and processes to support the demands of a rapidly growing, high-tech start-up.
Build and manage cross-functional teams, fostering alignment and collaboration across operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, and logistics functions.
Develop innovative workflows and tools to accelerate engineering productivity and efficiency.
Lead global logistics operations, ensuring seamless material movement to meet production and delivery goals.
Oversee budgets, manage operational spending, and align activities with overall financial objectives.
Proactively identify operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and resilience.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in a COO or equivalent executive leadership role in a start-up or high-growth environment, ideally within the Mobility sector.
A track record of scaling operational processes and infrastructure to meet growth demands in a dynamic setting.
Expertise in global logistics, including material movement and transit planning across multiple modes of transportation (air, sea, and land).
Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics with the ability to integrate these into cohesive, scalable strategies.
Experience developing innovative processes to empower technical and engineering teams.
Familiarity with operational technology stacks and their practical applications in a fast-paced business environment.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and guide diverse teams toward achieving ambitious goals.
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to transform an industry. You'll join an agile, mission-driven team that's committed to making zero-emission transportation a reality. As COO, you'll be instrumental in scaling a company positioned to lead the future of sustainable mobility.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead operations for a forward-thinking start-up, please apply now or contact Chloe at EVONA - c.jakeways@evona.com.