Head of Operations

ambi.careers; Porto; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic startup in Porto is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to drive the scaling of pilots and commercial deployments. You will lead the operational roadmap, manage procurement and vendor relationships, and coordinate with the executive team. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in operations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in operations or industrial project management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational roadmap from pilot validation to commercial scale.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Implement operational processes and KPIs for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with CTO, CEO, and technical team to align operations.
• Manage and grow a cross-functional operations team.
• Support market entry execution in Spain, Portugal, and later Saudi Arabia.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Supply chain optimization

Communication in English

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Operations to drive the scaling of Seamoretech’s pilots and commercial deployments. This role is crucial to bridge technical development with execution, ensuring efficiency across engineering, supply chain, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational roadmap from pilot validation to commercial scale.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Implement operational processes and KPIs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with the CTO, CEO and technical team to align operations with strategic goals.
• Manage and grow a cross-functional operations team (engineering, logistics, support).
• Support market entry execution in Spain, Portugal, and later Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in operations, industrial project management, or scaling hardware startups.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• Strong communication in English; Portuguese/Spanish a plus.

Background

Mechanical Engineering