Head of Operation / Future Potential COO (logistic tech startup | seed financed)

Job Profile:

• Function : Function-agnostic
• Reporting to : CEO
• Location : Free (prefer Singapore as HQ)
• Key Internal Interfaces : CEO, SLS VP, HR, C-suites

About Logipeace:

• Founded in March 2022 in Singapore.
• Mission : Make logistic industry happier, healthier and most sustainable with new technologies
• Vision : Revolutionize the productivity of the world’s maritime industry, best serving the partners, customers, and planet. As a result, we aim to become No.1 Logistic tech / DX company globally.

Logipeace's goal is to achieve AI-driven semi-automation of logistics operations within project management and communication. To scale and upgrade our capabilities towards this goal, we are offering an All-in-One platform for project management and communication tailored for shipping companies and ports globally.

Specifically, our current solution centralizes real-time updates and data exchange, which has already streamlined efficiency and resolves fragmented communication challenges for port and shipping professionals.

<Current Phase>

• PIER71 Alumni of 2023. (https://pier71.sg/) : PIER71 was established in 2018 jointly by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore.
• Completed the Seed round of fundraising.
• Plan to initiate Series A fundraising within the next one to two years.

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Head of Operations to join our leadership team, leading Logipeace toward the vision ‘No.1 Logitech company in 5 years’ by revolutionizing productivity of huge and classic world’s maritime industry that has structural issues in physical/mental well-being, labor shortage/attrition risks for increasing demand, etc. This role is pivotal in driving establishing and scaling the processes and organization, ensuring that our team can deliver on our mission, in function-agnostic manner. As an early-stage startup, you will have the opportunity to shape our company operational strategy and contribute directly to our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic/Operational Leadership: Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals. Collaborate with the executive team to set short and long-term objectives.
• Organization Development: Hire, build, lead, and mentor the operations team and create talent development/evaluation system with HR. Lead to foster corporate culture.
• Performance Metrics: Establish KPIs to measure operational success. Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategic adjustments.
• Cross-Functional Leadership/Collaboration: Work closely with product, sales, marketing, and customer support to ensure seamless operations and alignment on business objectives. Most importantly, work with function-agnostic mindset in an extremely adaptive manner, vs. solid functionality.

Experiences and Capabilities:

Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of experience in operations, project management, or related fields, with a mix of startup and corporate experience.

1. Proven experience (5+ years) in operations management, ideally with mix of early-stage startup and structured corporate experience.
2. Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing teams.
3. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.
4. Experience with process design and Implementation as regular drumbeat.
5. Adaptability: Experience in navigating uncertainty and rapidly changing environments, as startups often pivot in response to market feedback.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Fundamental Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management to ensure operational viability.

What We Offer:

• Competitive package.
• Unlimited opportunity to shape the future of our company and make a significant impact.
• Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance.