Chief Operating Officer

Company Overview: We are an agile, innovation-driven company at the forefront ofmachine learning optimization, deliveringcustom-built ML solutionsto a global client base across a wide range of industries; healthcare, routing, logistics etc. Our top-tier team of data scientists and engineers continually push the boundaries of what’s possible—both for our clients and through our own internal innovations, which we frequently spin out into stand-alone ventures.

Position Overview: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for optimizing internal operations, managing resources across dynamic, high-impact projects, and building the operational structures necessary for scale. This role is critical in translating our cutting-edge innovation into scalable impact delivering on customer needs—both within the company and through the incubation and growth of spin-out ventures. You will be working with the day-to-day operations based on the strategies and goals and act as the right hand to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities: Operational Excellence & Project OptimizationDesign and implement scalable operational systems and frameworks across the company Streamline project execution to ensure optimal use of time, budget, and talent Drive KPIs for operational effectiveness, delivery timelines, and cross-functional collaboration Build processes to ensure high performance in a multi-project, agile environment Oversee and support the execution and delivery of projects. Take the lead in selected projects. Resource Management & Team OperationsOversee strategic resourcing of teams across multiple projects and ventures Establish and manage systems for capacity planning, hiring, and partner/contractor engagement Collaborate with technical leads to balance innovation cycles with project delivery Continue to build and maintain the high-performance, supportive and collaborative culture across distributed teams Mentor and support team individuals and leaders, fostering leadership at all levels Venture Building & Spin-Out LeadershipLead the incubation, development, and scaling of innovations as standalone or joint ventures Develop go-to-market and operational models for spin-outs in close collaboration with founders and domain experts Act as interim COO or CEO for early-stage ventures when needed Strategic Leadership & CollaborationPartner with CEO, leadership team and the Board of Directors to align operational strategy with overall business goals Contribute to corporate strategy, reporting, and key business decisions Represent the company externally in venture or innovation-related partnerships Job Scorecard – Chief Operating Officer (COO) AreaExpected OutcomesKPIs Project OptimizationProjects delivered on-time, within budget, and with high client satisfaction Project deliverytime vs. plan, client satisfaction score, budget variance Resource ManagementEfficient and dynamic team allocation across projects and ventures Utilization rate, project resourcing accuracy, time-to-hireGross MarginOperational StructureScalable and transparent operational systems in place across the business Process automation rat e, onboarding efficiency, system adoption rate Venture Spin-OutsInternal innovations are successfully launched and scaled Number of spin-outs launched, venture performance ( revenue, traction), time-to-launch Leadership & CollaborationStrong internal culture of performance, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork Employee engagement scores, leadership feedback, internal collaboration ratings Strategic ExecutionCompany objectives supported through effective execution BO completion rate, board/investor alignment, strategy delivery milestones Job Advertisement – Chief Operating Officer (COO) Join Us at the Cutting Edge of Machine Learning Innovation

Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Boston, MA / Hybrid

Industry: Machine Learning, Venture Building Are you a strategic operator who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced values driven environments? Do you know how to bring structure without slowing innovation—and scale what works while helping others grow? We're looking for aCOOto join our executive team and help us scale the future of machine learning. We are a high-performing team ofworld-class AI/ML engineers and data scientistsdelivering customized solutions to a global client base within healthcare, routing, logistics and more. Our Founder and CEO, Professor Dimitris Bertsimas from MiT Sloan School of Management, is making sure that we are in the forefront of what is possible in AI & ML! Apart from advanced solutions we also spin out innovations into new ventures that go on to lead in their fields.

Your Mission: As COO, you’ll be the engine behind our operations— optimizing projects, aligning talent, and scaling internal ventures. From building systems that empower technical teams to leading the launch of new ventures from scratch, this role is a unique mix of strategic execution, team enablement, and entrepreneurial leadership.

What You’ll Do: Optimize cross-functional project delivery across multiple industries and clients Lead resource planning and build agile, scalable operational systems Incubate and scale internal ventures—from idea to operational business Partner with the CEO to define and execute strategic goals Serve as a mentor & leader across teams, fostering a culture of performance & purpose

What You Bring: Proven experience in operational leadership roles within fast-moving, tech-driven companies A deep understanding of project, resource, and process optimization Experience in venture building, spin-outs, or high-growth startup operations Excellent communication and leadership skills across technical and business domains A structured thinker with a bias for customer needs, action and a heart for innovation

Why Join Us: Join a company that scales not only solutions -but leaders Work with some of the brightest minds in ML Operate at the intersection of innovation, impact, and entrepreneurship in a mission driven company Shape new ventures with real-world relevance and global potential