Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in the professionalization and strategic development of its operational performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the operational organization, developing and monitoring the operational strategy, and leading a team that includes six direct reports. This role is at the forefront of the company's next growth phase, requiring a focus on creating a more predictable, scalable, and data-driven operation. The COO will be instrumental in translating strategic objectives into concrete KPIs, processes, and management information, and will be expected to improve project performance, delivery reliability, and margins. Additionally, the COO will be involved in strengthening management quality, establishing a culture of ownership and collaboration, and providing direction on the company's structure and strategic alignment. Applicants for the COO position at the company should possess an academic level of working and thinking, with a technical or business background in operations, supply chain, or technical business administration. Extensive experience in a complex, project-driven technical environment is essential, particularly in roles with ultimate responsibility for a substantial organizational unit and P&L across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scaling up and professionalizing organizations, managing based on KPIs, and improving project performance. Leadership qualities should include the ability to combine direction with the capacity to engage and inspire the organization, as well as a no-nonsense, ego-free approach. The COO will be expected to operate at the executive level, acting as a key partner to the CEO and contributing to the strategic direction of the company.