Chief Operating Officer

Deze procedure is gesloten (29-01-2021).
Vakgebied
Management
Salaris
Salary undisclosed
Locatie
Amsterdam
Dienstverband
Permanent
Headhunter
Quaestus Executive Leadership

The organization

The organization is a globally leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) for Microsoft Azure and specific applications, and it helps businesses achieve more with cloud technology. The entrepreneurial organization (around 70 fte) distinguishes itself in a diverse and inclusive team of different cultural backgrounds and nationalities. The newly initiated high performance culture will enable the organization to aim for major growth in the upcoming year. In order to achieve this growth, we are looking for a strategic Chief Operating Officer.

The position

Given the structure of the company with the majority of the resources and innovation drive in Amsterdam, someone will hold the job role of Operations Director EMEA as well as Global COO.

Tasks & responsibilities

The COO is responsible for enabling significant growth through creating synergy between global operations, while implementing operational excellence by an agile process and repeatable 24/7 services. The COO is the counterpart of the CEO in the board of directors and ensures a balanced view on strategy, continuous improvement and trade-offs in commercial and operational interests.

As an Operations Director EMEA you will coach, oversee, and drive all European operations functions with 3 teams (25 fte) with a team leader each.

Candidate profile

The Chief Operating Officer needs to have a high level of experience and knowledge of operational excellence in IT services and cloud. Besides, he/she is a Microsoft Azure expert with demonstrable experience in an entrepreneurial environment that has achieved significant growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic sparring partner with a long term focus. An authentic leader that finds joy in collaborating in an international environment with lots of different cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Track record of broad operational leadership roles (minimum of 10 years) within Cloud/IT/Operations;
  • High level Microsoft Azure experience;
  • Experience with working in entrepreneurial growth environments, with evidence of having contributed to medium and long-term strategic decision-making;
  • Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams (line management as well as project management); with first-class delivery ingrained in company culture;
  • Experience with working in international organizations and engaging with teams from different cultures;
  • Experience with agile and/or DevOPS management concepts;
  • Focus on (operational) excellence, that exceeds customers’ and stakeholders expectations;
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, and pro-active towards clients;
  • Positive (and hands-on, if needed) attitude and approach;
  • Willingness to travel internationally 5-10 times per year;
  • Academic background (preferably Engineering or Information Technology);
  • Fluent in English.

The offer

An excellent package of primary and secondary benefits.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.

Deze procedure is gesloten (29-01-2021).

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