COO: Drive Cross-Functional Execution & Scale

NuWave Research Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NuWave Research Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operational activities and ensure project delivery. This executive position requires strong leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams within a technical environment. The successful candidate will oversee strategic goals and enhance operational efficiencies, with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or general management roles within a technical or custom solutions business.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and coordinating complex project delivery.
• Experience building internal systems and delivering on operational KPIs.
• Ability to balance detail with big-picture execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of all operational activities.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of client solutions.
• Identify gaps in capacity, process, or coordination, and implement targeted solutions.
• Manage team leads and ensure functional leads are aligned and supported.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technologists diploma in Engineering

Job description

NuWave Research Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operational activities and ensure project delivery. This executive position requires strong leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams within a technical environment. The successful candidate will oversee strategic goals and enhance operational efficiencies, with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.