Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Full-Time

Boston, MA 

We are a rapidly growing technology company, helping our utility partners around the world lead the energy transition by enabling enhanced grid flexibility, capacity, resilience and security. At LineVision, we provide electric utilities with our patented non-contact sensors to provide the real-time monitoring and predictive analytics needed to accelerate the net zero grid.

As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a focus on scaling operations, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and efficiency of our organization globally. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence and delivering a world class infrastructure prepared for expansion and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the company. Join us in shaping the future of our company as we expand our reach and impact in the market!

What will you do?

• Build, develop and lead a high-performing team managing core operational functions including: Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting), Enterprise Infrastructure (IT, Business Intelligence, Quality, Security), Sales Operations (Forecasting & Pipeline, Incentive Compensation Administration), Field & Supply Chain Operations (Fulfillment & Inventory Management, Field Operations, Facilities Mgmt), and Commercial Operations (Contracts & Risk Management, Procurement & Vendor Management); 
• Lead LineVision’s executive team in the annual budgeting and planning process and setting of key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Ensure accurate forecasting and tracking of KPIs, working across the Leadership Team to ensure achievement of the annual business objectives; and 
• Develop a multi-year operational plan to strengthen LineVision’s position as the global industry leader realizing a sustainable business model that maximizes value for all stakeholders. 

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Proven global leadership experience in a high growth environment, preferably with domain expertise in sensing hardware manufacturing and software development; 
• Successful record scaling a technology infrastructure resulting in organizational efficiency and a variety of tools and solutions that drive the business forward; 
• Track record of developing and managing multi-year financial plans effectively, with ability to deliver relevant KPIs and productivity metrics to mark progress;
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams; 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. 

Within 3 Months

• Assume responsibility for LineVision’s budgeting and planning activities, leading the 2024 budgeting and planning process
• Gain knowledge and apply insights into LineVision’s field services, supply chain, Security, IT and Financial Operations
• In partnership with the Leadership Team, lead LineVision’s annual planning and budgeting process, setting financial targets, key performance indicators and the Operations Team Hiring Plan & goals. 

Within 6 Months

• Solidify financial planning and tracking processes, leverage data and tools to accurately forecast results, and deliver on expectations with stakeholders.

Within 1 Year

• Scale operational capacity 5x over 2023 volumes while increasing operating income.

What does joining LineVision mean for you?

- Impact. Your talent, time, and energy will critically impact our success in providing utilities around the world with solutions to increase the flexibility, efficiency and safety of their grids for a cleaner and electrified future.

- Real World Innovation. You will inspire the future by being part of a team that introduces a fundamentally differentiated solution to utilities that helps solve the challenges they face in updating and increasing the capacity of the current electric grid. 

- Growth. You will join a motivated and high performing team helping LineVision scale from a 60 person company to market leader, serving utilities around the world and solving one of the key obstacles to the clean energy transition.

- Ownership. You hold broad responsibilities with high autonomy in a communicative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment with other scientists and engineers.

- Compensation. You are vested in a high-potential success story, with competitive compensation, benefits, and comprehensive PTO and leave policies, complemented by stock options in a high-growth company with world-class venture capital backing.

Who we are…

- We are a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about helping to solve the biggest challenges facing today’s electric grid.

- We believe using technology to unlock transmission capacity is critical to integrating renewables at scale and achieving the net zero grid

- We value and benefit from the wide-ranging perspectives that come from a diverse and inclusive work environment

If you're a results-driven, strategic leader with a passion for scaling operations and driving operational excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our company as we expand our reach and impact in the market.

LineVision Inc is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

For more information, visit http://www.linevisioninc.com

TO APPLY, please send a resume and cover letter to liz.etkin@linevisioninc.com