Chief Operating Officer (COO) (gn) – Stealth Climate Data Platform, Berlin

FoodLabs & Atlantic Labs; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in regenerative systems is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and scalability. This pivotal role involves building the company-wide execution engine, partnering with the CEO, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious growth objectives. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in scaling VC-backed tech companies, combined with strategic vision and execution ability.

Leistungen

A mission that matters

Ownership of execution model

World-class, purpose-driven team

Full-stack leadership exposure

Low-ego, high-trust culture

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record scaling VC-backed tech companies.
• Systems thinker and execution powerhouse.
• Able to move between strategic planning and on-the-ground delivery.
• Deep cross-functional experience across data, product, GTM, science, and finance.
• Technically fluent with exposure to data platforms or ML-driven products.
• Trusted leader in high-stakes environments.

Aufgaben

• Own the execution system; design and lead the core operating model.
• Drive cross-functional performance and streamline processes.
• Build systems needed to scale across Europe.
• Champion a high-trust, high-performance culture.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO.

Kenntnisse

Systems thinking

Execution excellence

Strategic planning

Cross-functional experience

Technical fluency

Leadership in high-velocity environments

Mission-driven

Jobbeschreibung

About the Venture

We’re building the category-defining data platform at the heart of the global regenerative transition. Our mission: unlock climate resilience and profitability across critical industries by empowering decision-makers—corporates, supply chain leaders, and institutions—with actionable intelligence and scalable solutions.

Backed by top-tier climate and tech investors, we’re moving rapidly from early traction to international scale. Operating at the intersection of sustainability, data, and frontier tech, we’re using advanced data infrastructure and machine learning to accelerate systems-level transformation and climate-positive impact—profitably.

As we prepare for our next funding milestone and expand across European markets, we’re looking for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive world-class execution and make our growth both scalable and sustainable.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic operator to join our leadership team and own the company-wide execution engine. As COO, you will be the architect of operational excellence across all functions—product, commercial, data, science, and international rollout.

Your mission: translate bold vision into disciplined, high-velocity execution—ensuring we scale impact, revenue, and performance in lockstep.

You’ll work side-by-side with the CEO and C-suite to align strategy, streamline operations, and enable teams to perform at the highest level. This is a pivotal role shaping how the company operates—from roadmap to boardroom.

What You’ll Own

As COO, you’ll build and run the operating engine that powers our next stage of growth. Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, you’ll turn bold vision into fast, aligned execution across product, commercial, data, and science.

• Own the Execution System
  Design and lead the core operating model—OKRs, scorecards, cadences, and dashboards—that aligns teams and drives velocity across the business.

• Drive Cross-Functional Performance
  Turn strategy into roadmaps, streamline processes end-to-end, and embed operational excellence across everything from sales to product delivery.

• Scale Intelligently
  Build the systems and teams needed to scale across Europe and beyond—ensuring speed, quality, and financial discipline grow together.

• Lead Culture and Collaboration
  Champion a high-trust, high-performance culture from our Berlin HQ, creating clarity, cohesion, and momentum across the company.

• Be the CEO’s Strategic Partner
  Act as a thought partner to the CEO and a credible voice with the Board—bringing operational insight to strategic decisions and investor conversations.
  

What you need to succeed

• Proven track record scaling VC-backed tech companies through multiple growth stages—ideally from Series A to international rollout or exit.

• Systems thinker and execution powerhouse: you design scalable processes that unlock speed, clarity, and accountability across the org.

• Able to move seamlessly between strategic planning and on-the-ground delivery—bringing sharp thinking and decisive action.

• Deep cross-functional experience across data, product, GTM, science, and finance, with a bias for clarity, momentum, and results.

• Technically fluent, with hands-on exposure to data platforms or ML-driven products a strong plus.

• Trusted leader in high-velocity, high-stakes environments—known for bringing structure, calm, and energy when it matters most.

• Mission-driven at your core, motivated by the opportunity to deliver real climate and sustainability impact at scale.
  

What We Offer

• A mission that matters: shape the future of regenerative systems and climate intelligence

• Ownership of our execution model, with the chance to build a best-in-class operating system from the ground up

• A world-class, purpose-driven team blending scientific depth, startup pace, and technical innovation

• Full-stack leadership exposure, from strategy to board-level conversations

• A low-ego, high-trust culture where ideas win and speed matters