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Cardino

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Join Cardino, a German startup launched in 2022 that's making waves in the used EV market. By facilitating easier buying and selling of used electric vehicles, we're not just driving commerce but also propelling the energy transition toward sustainability. Our elite team hails from Berlin's startup scene with experience at **McKinsey, BCG, Rocket Internet, Razor Group, Cosuno, Delivery Hero, HeyCar, and Auto1.**

As **Head of Operations**, you will oversee and optimize our operational functions, ensuring efficiency and scalability as we grow. You'll lead problem-solving efforts, manage high-stakes projects, and foster a high-performing team. This role is critical to maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

## Tasks

*   **Operational Leadership**: Address operational challenges, manage crises, and streamline processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
*   **Process Optimization**: Design and implement scalable, data-driven workflows and automate processes to enhance productivity.
*   **Project Management**: Lead large-scale initiatives with detailed planning, resource management, and proactive risk mitigation.
*   **Team Leadership**: Build and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of development and continuous improvement.
*   **Vendor & Stakeholder Management**: Manage external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with business goals.

## Requirements

*   **Operational Problem-Solving**: 3 years' experience in strategic or management consulting (e.g., top consulting firms), with a proven track record of 1-2 years in startups. Skilled at solving complex problems and managing crises effectively in agile environments.
*   **Process Optimization**: Experience in building and optimizing scalable processes in fast-paced, high-growth settings. Knowhow of Airtable/ Zendesk Sell is highly preferred.
*   **Project Management**: Strong project management skills with experience in planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
*   **Team Leadership**: Successful track record in leading and developing small, high-performing teams.
*   **Vendor Management**: Extensive experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and external partnerships.

## Benefits

*   Seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance to accelerate your career by joining Cardino—a high-growth startup powered by leading venture capital backing and a freshly debuted product.
*   Make a meaningful impact at the crossroads of Sustainability and Mobility, contributing to the fast-paced transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
*   Enjoy the freedom of flexible work schedules tailored to promote work-life harmony.
*   Elevate your skills with access to premier training programs and professional growth opportunities.
*   Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your value.
*   Experience the thrill of working in the dynamic city of Berlin, complete with the option for remote flexibility.
*   Unlock unparalleled avenues for career advancement and increased responsibilities as Cardino scales.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We're interested in ambitious individuals who are excited about our mission to drive the e-mobility revolution forward.  

_At Cardino, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where exceptional people can flourish. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of every ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, and religion—as well as LGBTQAI+ community members, those with visible and invisible disabilities, and people across all age groups and family configurations._

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Join Cardino, a German startup launched in 2022 that&#39;s making waves in the used EV market. By facilitating easier buying and selling of used electric vehicles, we&#39;re not just driving commerce but also propelling the energy transition toward sustainability. Our elite team hails from Berlin&#39;s startup scene with experience at McKinsey, BCG, Rocket Internet, Razor Group, Cosuno, Delivery Hero, HeyCar, and Auto1.
As Head of Operations, you will oversee and optimize our operational functions, ensuring efficiency and scalability as we grow. You&#39;ll lead problem-solving efforts, manage high-stakes projects, and foster a high-performing team. This role is critical to maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Operational Leadership: Address operational challenges, manage crises, and streamline processes to improve efficiency and scalability.</li>
<li>Process Optimization: Design and implement scalable, data-driven workflows and automate processes to enhance productivity.</li>
<li>Project Management: Lead large-scale initiatives with detailed planning, resource management, and proactive risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of development and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Vendor &amp; Stakeholder Management: Manage external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with business goals.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Operational Problem-Solving: 3 years&#39; experience in strategic or management consulting (e.g., top consulting firms), with a proven track record of 1-2 years in startups. Skilled at solving complex problems and managing crises effectively in agile environments.</li>
<li>Process Optimization: Experience in building and optimizing scalable processes in fast-paced, high-growth settings. Knowhow of Airtable/ Zendesk Sell is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Project Management: Strong project management skills with experience in planning, resource allocation, and risk management.</li>
<li>Team Leadership: Successful track record in leading and developing small, high-performing teams.</li>
<li>Vendor Management: Extensive experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and external partnerships.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance to accelerate your career by joining Cardino—a high-growth startup powered by leading venture capital backing and a freshly debuted product.</li>
<li>Make a meaningful impact at the crossroads of Sustainability and Mobility, contributing to the fast-paced transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.</li>
<li>Enjoy the freedom of flexible work schedules tailored to promote work-life harmony.</li>
<li>Elevate your skills with access to premier training programs and professional growth opportunities.</li>
<li>Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your value.</li>
<li>Experience the thrill of working in the dynamic city of Berlin, complete with the option for remote flexibility.</li>
<li>Unlock unparalleled avenues for career advancement and increased responsibilities as Cardino scales.</li>
</ul>
Even if you don&#39;t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We&#39;re interested in ambitious individuals who are excited about our mission to drive the e-mobility revolution forward. 
At Cardino, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where exceptional people can flourish. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of every ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, and religion—as well as LGBTQAI+ community members, those with visible and invisible disabilities, and people across all age groups and family configurations.

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