CEO / Chief Executive Officer
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Job Location:
Montana, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chief Executive Officer Advanced Photonics & Quantum Manufacturing
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for advanced technology and a track record of driving growth and innovation A newly acquired high-tech manufacturing company at the forefront of photonics and quantum applications is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its next phase of transformation and expansion.
This company now part of a growing international group has built a strong reputation for excellence in optical component manufacturing serving sectors such as defence aerospace scientific instrumentation and quantum technologies. With a rich history of R&D collaboration with world-leading institutions the business is poised for significant growth and evolution.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a company with a strong foundation and global growth potential. You will be part of a forward-thinking group committed to innovation collaboration and making a real impact in the work of photonics and quantum technologies.
The role is ideally positioned for an existing CEO or an ambitious COO General manager or managing Director looking to step up into a CEO role.
Location & Working Style
- Primary Location: Montana
- Working Model: Hybrid (approx. 75% on-site once familiar with operations)
- Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week
Role Overview
As CEO you will lead the company through a period of strategic change integrating it into a broader group structure while enhancing operational excellence and commercial performance. You will be responsible for P&L management strategic planning and commercial leadership across North American operations with a strong focus on product development delivery and profitability.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a technology-rich environment ideal for someone who thrives on innovation transformation and building high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive growth and profitability
- Lead integration and change management initiatives across the business
- Oversee daily operations product development and delivery
- Manage financial performance including budgeting forecasting and reporting
- Foster a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement
- Build and mentor a senior leadership team aligned with group values
- Represent the company to key stakeholders partners and customers
- Collaborate with group leadership to shape broader commercial strategy
Candidate Profile
Were looking for a seasoned executive with:
- 5 years in senior leadership within advanced manufacturing photonics or quantum-related industries
- Proven success in business strategy financial management and team leadership
- Strong commercial acumen and experience with product development and market introduction
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A relevant technical degree (e.g. Physics Optics Materials Science)
- Proficiency in business systems (MRP CRM financial software)
Desirable Experience
- M&A integration and scaling of acquired businesses
- Background in quantum science applications
- Familiarity with US Government innovation programs (SBIR STTR)
- Experience in defence-related program delivery
- Knowledge of nonlinear optical materials (e.g. PPLN/PPKTP)
- Multilingual capabilities (German French Spanish or Chinese)
- Postgraduate qualifications
20% Bonus
Excellent benefits package
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
