OTAVA® · 2 months ago
Chief Operating Officer
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveOTAVA is a global leader in secure, compliant, enterprise-class cloud hosting, and they are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations and drive the execution of their strategic growth plan. The COO will oversee business operations, enhance efficiency through technology adoption, and ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Own full P&L accountability and lead OTAVA business operations
Oversee and lead Direct Reports (head of sales, head of marketing, People and Culture, finance, and channel leader) and provide guidance and mentorship to them
Execute the five-year roadmap focused on modernization, scalability, and revenue growth
Drive technology adoption, including AI and automation, to enhance efficiency and delivery
Expand the company’s cloud capabilities, including adjacent hypervisors and public cloud partnerships
Launch and scale professional services offerings aligned to customer needs and market demand
Lead OTAVA’s transition to higher-margin, scalable delivery models
Build and lead a high-performance cross-functional organization, spanning operations, service delivery, customer success, engineering, support, and internal systems. Drive continuous improvement across all functions
Collaborate closely with the OTAVA leadership team to ensure alignment across finance, revenue, brand, HR, and other key functions
Present operational updates and efficiency recommendations to the OTAVA CEO
Champion a company-wide culture of transparency, trust, and innovation; build a unified team and promote role clarity during scale
Willingness to travel 50% of the time to meet with employees, customers, vendors, and attend conferences
Qualification
Required
Proven operational leadership in managed IT, cloud infrastructure, or adjacent tech sectors
Demonstrated success scaling organizations through operational excellence, innovation, and transformation
Experience with public cloud platforms and emerging cloud technologies
Background in modernizing legacy operations with technical upgrades
Technically fluent; CTO‑oriented experience or strong partnership with engineering/product teams is beneficial
M&A exposure, including evaluation and integration of acquisitions
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, influence team members, and build cross-functional alignment
Strong leadership, influencing ability, and interpersonal skills
Located in one of our key markets (Ann Arbor, Indianapolis, Denver, or Austin) or willing to locate within 90 days to such market
Benefits
Hybrid work
Competitive compensation package
401(k) match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time off
Paid parental leave
Company
OTAVA®
OTAVA is your secure & compliant multi-cloud expert. The world is automated. People are not.
Founded in 1994
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
TJ Houske
Chief Executive Officer
Stefan Richardson
Senior Vice President of Business Operations
Recent News
2025-12-16
2025-10-07
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