Chief Operating Officer – COO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the organization's financials and operations.

• Oversee budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with company objectives.

• Generate financial forecasts and evaluate variances related to staffing and new projects.

• Construct strategic financial models to facilitate decision-making.

• Evaluate pricing structures and costs associated with development services.

• Establish and monitor retention metrics and lifetime-value data.

• Participate in grant meetings and prepare necessary documentation for upcoming project criteria.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop and enhance operational processes.

• Lead the team by promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct one-on-ones and manage the biannual review process.

• Oversee contracts, redline requests, invoicing, and manage client financial portals like SAP Ariba.

• Research, identify, and seek out relevant grants and funding opportunities.

• Manage non-technical aspects of grant proposals, including submissions and deadline tracking.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience working with small businesses or startups.

• Comfortable with delegating tasks and empowering team members.

• Ability to respond swiftly to challenges.

• Availability for 1–3 days per week.

• Must operate as an independent contractor or freelancer.

• Must not reside in a country that is subject to sanctions or export restrictions.

• Must not be prohibited from performing work for the US government.

• Ability to attend team meetings typically scheduled between 3pm and 6pm Vienna time (CET/CEST).

• Submit a CV along with a brief cover letter.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible part-time remote working arrangement.

• Freedom to choose work hours outside of team meetings.

• Work from any location.

• Independent contractor/freelancer setup.