Chief Operating Officer

Kyoto Group AS; Andosilla; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

As Chief Operating Officer at a leading renewable energy company, you will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and strategic planning. This role offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-growing organization committed to a low-carbon economy, leading cross-functional teams and developing sustainable strategies for international expansion.

Servicios

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, travel, and life insurance.

Competitive compensation.

Professional development opportunities.

Team-building events and seasonal celebrations.

Formación

• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience.
• Experience in renewable energy or a related high-growth sector.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day operations and ensure efficiency.
• Develop operational strategies for growth.
• Monitor key operational metrics and drive data-informed decisions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Operational Strategy

Process Improvement

Team Building

Descripción del empleo

As the Chief Operating Officer at Kyto Group, you will be pivotal in scaling operational excellence across our growing renewable energy platform. You will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to translate our strategic vision into seamless execution, ensuring that all operational functions are aligned, efficient, and driving impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-driven company, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

This position is based at our Office in Seville, Spain, and requires travel for visits to sites, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across all business functions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that support growth and enhance performance across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the executive team to shape long-term business planning and drive cross-functional execution.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key operational metrics, analyse performance, and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure operational sustainability.
• Support international expansion, supply chain optimisation, and new market entry strategies.

Required skills & experience

• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience, ideally in renewable energy, cleantech, or a related high-growth sector.
• Experience in managing suppliers and partners.
• Experience running a pre-assembly factory setup.
• Oversee selected and managed sub-suppliers for transport, installation and commissioning.
• Proven track record of scaling operations and leading through rapid growth or transformation.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and operational plans.
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and communication skills.
• Experience with strategic planning, process improvement, and organisational development.
• Familiarity with digital tools, platforms, and data systems that enable operational efficiency.
• Strong communication skills with a high proficiency in oral and written English.

Who are you?

• Entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, self-motivation, and passion for your work.
• Passionate about renewable energy and committed to driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, you are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organisation.
• You excel in dynamic and fast-growing environments, adapting quickly to change while maintaining a high standard of excellence.
• Your ability to collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and navigate evolving priorities makes you a valuable asset in an ambitious and forward-thinking company.

Our culture and values

At Kyoto Group, our values are the cornerstone of our identity, guiding our daily actions. We deeply care for our people and planet, reflecting our commitment to a sustainable future. Our unwavering determination fuels our ambition, driving us to focus on solutions instead of problems. We approach every endeavour dedicated to making a positive impact with enthusiasm and passion.

Are you eager to be part of a fast-growing scale-up that’s accelerating the energy transition?

At Kyoto, we empower our employees with the freedom and responsibility to take on challenges, innovate, and drive real impact in the fight against climate change.

We foster a diverse and collaborative work environment where people from different backgrounds come together to achieve a shared mission - providing renewable thermal energy to industries. Kyoto offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits plan (including medical, travel, life insurance, and pension), and a workplace that values flexibility, growth, and team spirit. From professional development opportunities to team-building events and seasonal celebrations, we ensure our people feel valued and connected.

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