CEO Associate – Business Operations

IS-Wireless

. Take ownership of selected business projects from defining next steps through implementation and completion .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWarsaw • PolandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong ownership of business projects and operational processes, with a focus on cross-functional coordination and practical problem-solving. Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, and translating analysis into actionable recommendations.

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Business Project OwnershipFinancial Modeling SkillsCross-Functional CoordinationExcellent Communication SkillsOperational Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudget PreparationBusiness Case DevelopmentOperational Systems ImprovementTotal Quality Management (TQM)Kaizen PrinciplesData AnalysisProject DeliveryProcess ImplementationProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong OrganisationFollow-ThroughInitiativeDiscretionConfidence

Industry Keywords

Deep-TechTelecomDefenceDual-Use TechnologyCritical Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of selected business projects from defining next steps through implementation and completion
Turn CEO decisions into clear actions, owners and deadlines, and follow up until commitments are fulfilled
Coordinate cross-functional work across Sales, Product, Technology, Finance and Operations
Manage dependencies and resolve blockers
Manage and improve business processes using practical operational systems and continuous improvement principles, including Total Quality Management (TQM) and Kaizen
Coordinate company-wide planning, budgeting and activities requiring cross-team input and follow-through
Maintain visibility of company priorities, milestones and execution gaps
Raise issues early and help resolve them
Prepare the CEO for key meetings, negotiations and external engagements
Join selected meetings and take responsibility for follow-up and implementation
Prepare financial models, budgets and business cases
Conduct focused analysis of customers, partners, investors, competitors and markets
Translate analysis into concise recommendations and decision materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience taking ownership of business projects or operational processes and seeing them through to completion
Ability to explain what you personally implemented and what changed as a result
Relevant experience in business operations, cross-functional project delivery, a CEO or founder’s office, or another hands-on business role
Consulting, advisory or investment experience with practical implementation responsibility is also relevant
Strong organisation and follow-through
Ability to break unclear tasks into manageable steps, coordinate others and keep work moving without constant reminders
Practical problem-solving approach and willingness to handle detailed execution as well as planning
Ability to work across functions, clarify responsibilities and raise issues constructively
Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing and presenting
Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent financial modelling skills, including preparing budgets and business cases
Ability to understand unfamiliar business and technology topics quickly
Initiative, discretion and confidence working with senior executives, customers, investors and partners
Availability to work regularly on site with the CEO in Warsaw
Interest in deep-tech, telecom, defence, dual-use technology or critical infrastructure is a strong advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct work with the CEO and exposure to the strategic decisions of a European deep-tech company
Responsibility for practical projects and improvements that affect how the company operates
Opportunity to broaden operating experience across business functions, with increasing ownership as you develop
Practical learning across customers, finance, technology, investors and company building
Potential path towards Chief of Staff and broader operating leadership responsibilities, based on performance and company needs
International work across Poland, the Netherlands and the wider European defence and technology ecosystem
Access to top-class telecommunications knowledge base and training
Interesting and challenging work within an international environment of talented engineers