Chief Operating Officer

7 days ago


San Francisco, United States EVONA Full time

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.


Key Responsibilities

As COO, you will:

  • 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

The ideal candidate will possess a balance of strategic vision, operational expertise, and hands-on leadership. You should have:

  • 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.


Looking forward to hearing from you 😊



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