COO (Chief Operation Officer)
COO (Chief Operation Officer)
Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-time
NDA
Our client is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The company is currently undergoing a phase of rapid growth and operational transformation. We are looking for a strong Chief Operating Officer who can build a transparent and scalable operating model, ensure the seamless execution of production processes, implement modern automation solutions, and create a solid foundation for the company’s continued expansion.
This role is ideal for a hands-on operational leader with experience in operational transformation, process design, business digitalization, and change management within complex manufacturing or technology-driven environments.
Our client is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The company is currently undergoing a phase of rapid growth and operational transformation. We are looking for a strong Chief Operating Officer who can build a transparent and scalable operating model, ensure the seamless execution of production processes, implement modern automation solutions, and create a solid foundation for the company’s continued expansion.
This role is ideal for a hands-on operational leader with experience in operational transformation, process design, business digitalization, and change management within complex manufacturing or technology-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the stable, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of the company's production and business processes.
Design, optimize, standardize, and continuously improve key operational workflows.
Lead the implementation and development of ERP-driven business process automation.
Drive the digitalization of production, warehouse, and management reporting processes.
Establish a KPI-driven operating model supported by management reporting and executive dashboards.
Monitor operational performance, process quality, productivity, and efficiency metrics.
Coordinate and align the work of production, procurement, warehouse, logistics, and other operational functions.
Develop and implement SOPs, operational standards, and governance frameworks across the organization.
Identify operational risks and implement preventive measures to ensure business continuity.
Reduce operational losses, defects, downtime, and inefficient resource utilization.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations management team.
Manage operational budgets and ensure efficient allocation of company resources.
Participate in strategic planning and prepare the organization for future growth and scaling.
Drive operational improvement initiatives and lead organizational change programs.
Ensure the stable, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of the company's production and business processes.
Design, optimize, standardize, and continuously improve key operational workflows.
Lead the implementation and development of ERP-driven business process automation.
Drive the digitalization of production, warehouse, and management reporting processes.
Establish a KPI-driven operating model supported by management reporting and executive dashboards.
Monitor operational performance, process quality, productivity, and efficiency metrics.
Coordinate and align the work of production, procurement, warehouse, logistics, and other operational functions.
Develop and implement SOPs, operational standards, and governance frameworks across the organization.
Identify operational risks and implement preventive measures to ensure business continuity.
Reduce operational losses, defects, downtime, and inefficient resource utilization.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations management team.
Manage operational budgets and ensure efficient allocation of company resources.
Participate in strategic planning and prepare the organization for future growth and scaling.
Drive operational improvement initiatives and lead organizational change programs.
Requirements
5+ years of experience as a COO, Operations Director, or in a similar executive leadership role.
Proven experience managing manufacturing, operational, or highly complex business environments.
Strong track record of designing and implementing business processes, SOPs, governance frameworks, and performance management systems.
Hands-on experience leading ERP implementation projects and digital transformation initiatives.
Deep understanding of management reporting, KPI frameworks, operational analytics, and business intelligence.
Experience building quality management systems, operational controls, and risk management processes.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive organizational change and cross-functional alignment.
Analytical mindset with experience using operational data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Experience managing operational budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
Will be a plus:
Experience leading a full ERP implementation or large-scale digital transformation project.
Experience within manufacturing, logistics, industrial, or operationally complex organizations.
Proven success supporting companies during periods of rapid growth and scaling.
Experience building operational structures and management systems from the ground up.
Exposure to business automation, AI-powered tools, business intelligence platforms, and advanced reporting systems.
5+ years of experience as a COO, Operations Director, or in a similar executive leadership role.
Proven experience managing manufacturing, operational, or highly complex business environments.
Strong track record of designing and implementing business processes, SOPs, governance frameworks, and performance management systems.
Hands-on experience leading ERP implementation projects and digital transformation initiatives.
Deep understanding of management reporting, KPI frameworks, operational analytics, and business intelligence.
Experience building quality management systems, operational controls, and risk management processes.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive organizational change and cross-functional alignment.
Analytical mindset with experience using operational data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Experience managing operational budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
Will be a plus:
Experience leading a full ERP implementation or large-scale digital transformation project.
Experience within manufacturing, logistics, industrial, or operationally complex organizations.
Proven success supporting companies during periods of rapid growth and scaling.
Experience building operational structures and management systems from the ground up.
Exposure to business automation, AI-powered tools, business intelligence platforms, and advanced reporting systems.
Company Offer
Competitive compensation aligned with the level of responsibility and business impact.
High level of autonomy and ownership in decision-making and operational improvements.
Direct partnership with the CEO.
Opportunity to lead strategic automation, ERP, and digital transformation initiatives.
Environment with ambitious growth objectives and significant opportunities for professional impact.
Competitive compensation aligned with the level of responsibility and business impact.
High level of autonomy and ownership in decision-making and operational improvements.
Direct partnership with the CEO.
Opportunity to lead strategic automation, ERP, and digital transformation initiatives.
Environment with ambitious growth objectives and significant opportunities for professional impact.
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