Entrepreneur in Residence (m/w/d) COO & Scale-Up Operations

Entrepreneur in Residence (m/w/d) COO & Scale‑Up Operations

Join to apply for the Entrepreneur in Residence (m/w/d) COO & Scale‑Up Operations role at feld.energy . We combine agriculture and renewable energy through innovative agri‑photovoltaic solutions, helping farmers and landowners integrate food production and energy generation sustainably and profitably. Shape the energy transition in agriculture with us.

Deine Mission

As Entrepreneur in Residence you work closely with our Founder & COO and progressively take over key parts of his operational responsibilities. The role bridges the COO’s daily operations during his parental leave and can transition into a permanent leadership role (Head of Operations, VP Operations, Chief of Staff) depending on mutual fit.

Deine Aufgaben

• Prioritize and own topics in Operations, project steering and internal processes with clear outcome responsibility.
• Own initiatives from structuring to consistent execution.
• Act as sparring partner on equal footing with COO, founders and team leaders; represent COO in internal and external meetings.
• Prepare decisions, projects and measures structure‑wise; make operational decisions within the defined framework and ensure consistent tracking.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks and optimisation opportunities early; derive concrete actions (resource planning, process adjustments, prioritisation).
• Drive further development of processes, structures and standards from idea to implementation within the team.
• Lead high‑priority side projects such as scaling EPC and Operations structures, building new tools or implementing an ERP/CRM process setup.
• Depending on experience, lead own sub‑teams or take fachliche Führung of project and operation teams.

Dein Profil

• Long‑term experience in startups, scale‑ups, venture environment and/or operational leadership roles.
• Very strong capability in execution, structuring and prioritisation—especially in unclear starting points and high pace.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction or technically oriented projects is a clear plus.
• Strong entrepreneurial thinking, high self‑responsibility and hands‑on mentality.
• Understand Operations & Processes as value drivers; actively manage interfaces between Sales, project development, EPC, Finance and management.
• Souverane communication at all levels—from operational team to management and external partners (network operators, suppliers, investors).
• German at mother‑speaker level and very good English in spoken and written.
• Enjoy being the right hand of the COO for a defined period and eventually grow into a permanent key role at feld.energy.

Warum wir?

• Direct collaboration with founders and C‑level.
• Option for remote work and flexible working hours.
• Real equity participation in company success.
• Collaboration with successful serial entrepreneurs and innovative experts.
• 27 days for personal recovery.
• Regular team events and celebration of successes.
• Free drinks and fresh fruit in the office to boost your energy.
• Latest technical equipment and innovative software that eases your daily work.
• Top‑continuing education opportunities in renewable energies and sustainable business management.
• A culture that focuses on sustainability, innovation and collaboration.

Arbeitsort: hybrid, vorzugsweise in München oder Umland. Bist du bereit, die Energiewende in der Landwirtschaft mitzugestalten? Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung!