Requirements: English
Company: EVONA
Region: Paris , le-de-France
VP of Operations Global Infrastructure
Location: France-based (travel required between French sites and occasionally internationally)
Reporting to: CTO
About the Role
Were looking for a Vice President of Operations to take full ownership of our global infrastructure a mission-critical network of radar deployments, technical systems, and industrial sites that support a high-tech, high-impact industry. Youll lead operations that directly influence data quality, system uptime, and global service delivery .
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role. Youll work closely with internal engineering, mission, and R&D teams, as well as external partners and customers , ensuring infrastructure is robust, secure, scalable, and high-performing. Expect regular travel between multiple French sites and occasional international trips as the global footprint expands.
What Youll Do
- Lead end-to-end operations for our global radar and sensor infrastructure , from deployment to daily performance.
- Oversee field operations, remote site management, maintenance, logistics, and spectrum compliance across multiple countries.
- Own and optimize system performance metrics, data quality , and reliability standardsdriving continuous improvements.
- Act as the key link between operations and customersensuring our infrastructure meets their expectations and needs.
- Work cross-functionally with legal, procurement, and finance to solve complex site setup and logistics challenges.
- Build and mentor international operations teams , ensuring clear accountability, smooth onboarding, and high-performance culture.
- Introduce scalable tools, processes, and automation to streamline field operations and support rapid growth.
- Shape the roadmap for infrastructure evolution by feeding real-world insights into engineering and product teams.
What Youll Bring
- 12+ years experience leading operational functions in high-stakes environments (aerospace, defense, energy, telecom, or similar).
- Proven track record overseeing critical or complex technical systems , ideally including remote sensing, radar, or satellite infrastructure .
- Experience deploying and scaling international infrastructure in fast-moving, reliability-driven sectors.
- Strong leadership capabilitiesable to guide technical teams, field ops, and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Deep understanding of operational standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO, ITIL, MIL-STD).
- A practical, entrepreneurial mindset comfortable rolling up your sleeves while also building long-term operational strategy.
- Excellent customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong bonus .
Why Join?
- Lead the global rollout of infrastructure thats critical to future-ready technology.
- Partner with some of the smartest people in the industryengineers, scientists, and innovatorson complex, impactful challenges.
- Be part of a high-growth company backed by top-tier investors with strong momentum and a global mission.
- Competitive compensation package, high-impact scope, and real opportunity to shape how our infrastructure scales worldwide.