Chief Operating Officer (Remote from France)

Medium; À distance; EUR 150 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global technology company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence and act as a strategic partner to the CEO. This fully remote role focuses on implementing scalable processes, optimizing performance, and leading high-performing teams. With 10+ years of operational leadership experience in fast-paced environments, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and financial management skills. This position offers competitive compensation and significant influence over company strategy and growth.

Prestations

Competitive executive-level compensation package

Fully remote role offering flexibility

Opportunity to influence company strategy

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operational leadership, with 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Experience in high-growth tech or SaaS environments.
• Ability to scale operations and drive organizational change.

Responsabilités

• Act as CEO’s right hand and provide strategic counsel.
• Translate company strategy into operational plans.
• Oversee daily operations and implement efficient processes.
• Monitor and optimize KPIs for operational health.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives and manage budgets.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Description du poste

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer in France.

This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a strategic partner to the CEO while driving operational excellence across a fast-growing, global, remote-first environment. The Chief Operating Officer will play a central role in translating vision into execution, ensuring seamless coordination across all business functions. With broad exposure to strategy, finance, operations, product, and people leadership, this position combines high-level decision-making with hands-on execution. You will influence company-wide priorities, optimize performance and scalability, and help guide the organization through its next phase of growth. The environment is dynamic, data-driven, and impact-focused, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and accountability.

Accountabilities

• Act as the CEO’s right hand, providing strategic counsel and operational leadership while representing executive leadership in key operational matters.
• Translate company strategy into clear operational plans, driving execution across departments and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, implementing scalable processes, systems, and best practices to improve efficiency and performance.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize KPIs to track operational health, identify bottlenecks, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives, including budget ownership, expense analysis, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
• Oversee cross-functional strategic projects, defining governance, timelines, milestones, and success metrics to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Partner closely with product and engineering teams to align roadmaps with business strategy, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, compliance requirements, and represent the organization externally when required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Proven track record of scaling operations within high-growth technology or SaaS environments.
• Strong expertise in financial management, cost optimization, and budget ownership with measurable impact.
• Extensive experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and driving organizational change.
• Deep understanding of product development processes and technology roadmap management.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in e-commerce, payments, or fintech sectors, with strong technical acumen.
• Demonstrated success working with remote or distributed teams and supporting a CEO or founder in an executive capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level compensation package.
• Fully remote role within the EU and UK, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly influence company strategy and growth.
• Exposure to a global, high-impact environment with significant operational ownership.
• Supportive culture focused on excellence, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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