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Chief Executive Officer
Elbruz Murat Baba
R&D Director
Erik Rønneberg
Sunphade is a Norwegian startup, founded in 2018, with a clear mission:
To revolutionize solar control for buildings!
By harnessing the sun’s energy through advanced photochromic technology, our solar film requires no electricity or regular maintenance.
We envision a world where aesthetics meet functionality in building design.
We see a future where buildings intelligently manage sunlight, blending innovative solar control solutions with the seamless beauty of architecture.
Available Position
Head of Operations
Application deadline: March 9th
As our Head of Operations, you’ll play a key role in scaling our production, improving processes, and ensuring seamless operations. This is an opportunity to influence the growth of a forward-thinking company with an engaged team by your side.
Your role:
- Lead operations & supply chain: Manage relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Drive production & scaling: Ensure timely material flow and optimize production processes.
- Negotiate & collaborate: Build strong supplier partnerships and drive cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure technical excellence: Oversee technical quality and process improvements.
This role requires a sharp eye for technical understanding and a proactive mindset, and the ability to navigate supplier contracts and rights management effectively. Some travel is required as a part of this position. Familiarity with IPR and contract rights is also important.
What you bring:
- Master’s degree in economics, engineering, science, or a related field.
- Experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, or operations.
- Strong technical insight and hands-on project leadership skills.
- Experience in solar film, thin-film coating, or glass/window industries is a plus.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
- A structured, independent, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Have you worked in a startup, especially with a hardware product?
This is not a requirement, but definitely a big advantage.
Why join our team?
- Leadership role with an impact: The opportunity to shape the future of the way we know solar shading today
- Flexibility and individual growth: Flexibility in your day-to-day work. We help you grow professionally through our competence and experience.
- Great work environment: Join a passionate team and driven group of innovators.
Work Environment & Benefits: Sunphade is based at Fornebu, in a dynamic startup hub where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of an inspiring work environment with access to a free gym, insurance schemes and competitive terms.
At a fast-growing startup, you’re not just along for the ride—you have a stake in the journey. Ready to take on this challenge?
Now, Let’s talk!
