Ph3Position /h3 h3Strategic and hands-on driver of industrial scale-up /h3 pAs COO, you are the executive owner of end-to-end execution across the Simera Sense Group operations, serving as the CEO's natural second-in-command. /p pYou are responsible for translating high-level strategy into predictable, scalable execution while ensuring that industrial and operational systems are fit for sustained growth and rigorous investor scrutiny. In other words: /p ul liYou will lead and scale all operational functions—including supply chain optimization and resilience, assembly, integration, testing, and production—while translating company strategy into actionable operational plans, KPIs, and capacity roadmaps. /li liYou drive production throughput, yield, and quality across global sites by leading local Managing Directors and establishing a central Group PMO Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure delivery predictability and cross-site coordination. /li liEnsure high performance and resilience across the global supplier ecosystem while maintaining rigorous quality assurance, compliance, and industrial discipline. /li liYou’ll serve as a permanent member of the Defence Programme Office (DPO) to enforce export control. Represent the company’s operational strengths to partners, investors, and institutional stakeholders. /li liAnd finally you lead the transition to a digitally integrated operating model using AI-supported tools and live reporting to establish an Industry 5.0 organization. /li /ul h3Profile /h3 ul liYou understand that a company is driven by its values, and as an executive leader you understand and accept that you have a key role to live out and also constantly help refine our binding values. /li liYou have a technical or engineering background, ideally complemented by an MBA or equivalent qualification. /li liYou are an executive leader with a hands-on approach and the authority to drive decision-making at the center of a fast-growing organization. /li liYou possess the strategic insight to navigate complex, regulated environments and the pragmatic discipline necessary to maintain quality during rapid scale-up. /li liYou have strong communication skills to align diverse cross-functional teams and represent the company effectively in high-stakes environments. /li liYou have 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience within the aerospace, defence, or high-tech manufacturing sectors. /li liYou have a proven track record of scaling production, industrial operations, and supply chain systems in international settings. /li liYou have deep expertise in program execution, quality management systems, and operational compliance in mission-critical environments. /li liYou are willing and able to travel regularly to international sites, including South Africa, France, and the UK. This role is bases in Leuven (Belgium). /li /ul h3Offer /h3 ul liSimera Sense offers an entrepreneurial and high-authority role at the core of a global space-tech pioneer. /li liYou will join an international team where the culture is driven by innovation, digital integration, and the empowerment of people through intelligent systems. /li liA key position providing the autonomy to (re)shape the operating model of a Group that is positioning its European headquarters as the high-value core of its global footprint. /li liA core seat on the executive leadership team with delegated decision-making authority and the opportunity to act as the CEO’s proxy in critical operational, industrial, and program matters. /li liProfessional growth within an organization rapidly expanding from approximately 126 to 280 employees over the next three years. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr