Chief Operating Officer - High Growth Start Up

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 –

Looking forward to hearing from you!