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Chief Operating Officer - Energiewende Startup (m/w/d)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Part time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Germany

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5-8 years in operations management, 3 years in a leadership role, Experience in fast-paced startups, Familiarity with the German market, Fluency in German and English.

Key responsabilities:

Build and lead a high-performing operations team.
Develop scalable processes for operational efficiency.
Oversee day-to-day operations and improvements.
Set performance benchmarks and monitor KPIs.
Collaborate cross-functionally for cohesive strategies.

Spot my Energy Startup https://spotmyenergy.com/

2 - 10 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

Summary

Leadership and team development
Operational and process scalability
Data-driven decision-making
Strategic and analytical thinking
Problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Strong adaptability and innovative mindset

Your mission

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be instrumental in building and scaling the operations of a fast-growing startup at the forefront of Germany's Energiewende (energy transition). The COO will take charge of setting up the foundational structures, processes, and teams required for scalable growth, while driving operational excellence. This role demands a leader with a proven track record in developing high-performing teams, designing efficient operational frameworks, and utilizing data-driven approaches to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities

Team Setup & Leadership:
Â Build and lead a high-performing operations team from the ground up. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance goals, ensuring the team is positioned for both immediate success and long-term growth. Develop a leadership pipeline through structured development and mentoring programs.
Process Design & Scalability:
Â Develop, implement, and refine scalable processes that ensure operational efficiency across all functions, including supply chain, logistics, and customer service. Ensure that systems and structures can support the company's rapid growth and adapt to market changes.
Operational Excellence:
Â Manage and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth execution of business activities while continuously identifying areas for improvement. Collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team to align operations with the companyâs strategic vision.
Scalability Focus:
Â Set up the necessary frameworks, systems, and tools to ensure that the company can scale efficiently without sacrificing quality. Establish performance benchmarks, monitor KPIs, and utilize data to drive operational decisions.
Analytical Decision Making:
Â Use structured, data-driven approaches to make informed decisions and optimize operations. Regularly review and analyze operational metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for increased productivity and growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Â Partner with other departments (e.g., Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance) to ensure cohesive operational strategies and seamless integration of new processes across the organization.

Your profile

Experience:
- 5-8 years of experience in operations management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within the energy or renewable sector.
- Demonstrated experience in building teams, setting up operational processes, and scaling operations in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Familiarity with the German market and deep understanding of the Energiewende landscape.
Leadership Skills:
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with experience in hiring, structuring, and developing high-performance teams.
- Ability to establish a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Â Analytical & Structured Approach:
- Highly analytical mindset with a structured approach to solving problems. Experience in designing and implementing data-driven operational frameworks.
Â Communication & Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organization.
Â Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in German and English is required.

Why us?

Built and work on cutting-edge processes from scratch.
Competitive Compensation Package: Including salary, share options and other benefits.
Collaborative and innovative work environment in a modernly equipped office in Cologne MÃ¼lheimÂ
We are expanding fast with many opportunities for growth and career development.

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About us

With the ongoing transition to weather-dependent energy sources, the need for flexibility in the energy market is skyrocketing. At SpotmyEnergy, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, pioneering smart solutions to integrate millions of small assets to provide this flexibility. We innovate asset optimization and flexibility marketing by providing an unparalleled smart metering and asset base that benefits residential customers.