Head of Operations

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Choice Ventures Full time

Join the mission to unlock solar's full potential with an exciting Australian solar technology start-up Today, only 1% of the world's energy needs are met by solar, but they are changing that. In fact, they have produced the world's most efficient commercial size solar cell.Having demonstrated the potential of its technology,they are gearing up for large scale pilot manufacturing.

In 2015, two university friends founded a solar technology company that has since grown exponentially with the backing of top Australian venture capital firms (Blackbird, Main Sequence, Virescent, Grok), tech founders, and the Australian Government. From a small PhD project in a garage, they have emerged as leaders in the field, producing world-class solar technology.

As Head of Operations for a leading solar technology start-up, you'll play a pivotal role in scaling the company to its next phase of growth. You'll lead the implementation of operational excellence and expansion strategies, ensuring the company evolves as a world leader in its field. As a valued member of the leadership team, you'll bring your passion and experience to tackle new challenges with each opportunity. Reporting directly to the founders, your role will involve:

- B uilding and maturing new capabilities, developing company operations, and implementing performance tracking systems.
- Drive the company's cadence of planning and reporting, identify areas for improvement, and ensure legal compliance.
- Mentoring and motivating teams will be crucial to maximising productivity, and you'll optimise company communication and dynamics to enhance operational efficiency.
- In addition, you'll take ownership of functional operations, including IT solutions, HR, Legal, Risk, Finance and more.

**Requirement**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high growth company (ideally in a rapidly moving start-up environment).
- Broad operational experience in senior management positions. Extra points for experience within manufacturing, a hardware/cleantech company and/or strong understanding of the hardware/cleantech space.
- Experience in scaling company processes, systems, and teams during rapid expansion phases (from 25 to 100+ over 18-24 months).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solver

**Recipe for Success**
- Above all, being honest, dependable, empathetic and a person of integrity
- Highly organised, with excellent time management skills
- Ambition, curiosity and a learning mindset to rise to each new challenge as it presents itself
- Exceptional ability to examine operational problems logically across both technical, financial and interpersonal facets of the company
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to coordinate, direct and influence team members
- A genuine interest in clean energy and the environment



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