COO

Industrialization of our products Global supply chain and purchasing Production strategy and manufacturing partnerships Product management and lifecycle execution Quality and reliability systems Operational scalability for global growth Lead the industrialization of VIIALA?s product portfolio from prototype to serial production Develop scalable production strategies with European and global manufacturing partners Establish assembly and logistics structures for global markets Drive manufacturing readiness and cost optimization Implement the needed ISO / EN standards and as well to be a ?vehicle? producer for the VIN Set up the processes for a lean order to production and delivery Build and manage VIIALA?s global supplier network Negotiate strategic supplier agreements and long-term partnerships Secure critical technologies and components Implement purchasing processes and cost management structures Lead the product manager and strategy Coordinate product development between engineering design and operations Manage product lifecycle from concept to production Ensure product-market alignment and launch readiness Responsible for the BOM Implement quality systems across suppliers and production partners Define testing protocols and product validation processes Ensure reliability and safety standards across all markets Build VIIALA?s operations team across procurement product management and manufacturing Implement operational processes planning and KPIs Manage production planning and supply chain risks Scale operational capabilities as the company grows Work closely with the founders and engineering leadership Ensure seamless integration between product vision engineering and operations Translate product ambition into operational reality Budget and Cost responsibility Establish program and project management at Viiala both internally and supplier facing Establish processes for steering and escalations e.g. red-green-amber status Define gating requirements between product development phases Keep track of budget resources scope and timeline 10+ years in operations manufacturing purchase or supply chain leadership Experience industrializing complex hardware products Experience in mobility cycling automotive electronics or premium consumer products Experience scaling operations in astartup or high-growth company Bachelor degree or Master is a plus Strong understanding ofproduct industrialization Experience buildingglobal supply chains Expertise inmanufacturing strategy and supplier management Ability to move betweenstrategic thinking and hands-on execution Builder mindset Highly entrepreneurial Hands-on problem solver Comfortable working in ambiguity Strong communicator and team builder Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to balance technical detail with strategic vision. Customer-centric mindset with deep appreciation for premium consumer experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Entrepreneurial innovative and solution-oriented attitude. Passion for cycling performance sports and mobility innovation. Fluent in English German and French a plus The industrial foundation of VIIALA The supply chain of a new category product The scaling of a global premium brand The opportunity to shape a pioneering premium e-bike brand from the ground up. A high-impact leadership role in a fast-growing global company. Collaboration with world-class innovators designers and partners. Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives and potential equity participation. A culture built on passion performance and innovation. Opportunity to build something truly new in mobility Work with world-class partners across design engineering and technology Join a highly ambitious international team