Chief Operating Officer

Company Overview

Alto Cirra is a climate technology company developing advanced drone-enabled cloud seeding systems aimed at improving water security across the western United States. The company combines atmospheric science, precision aviation, and live data to influence precipitation more effectively and streamline operations. Its mission is tied to strengthening watersheds over the long term and helping communities cope with changing water availability.

Role Summary

This full-time executive position is designed for a Chief Operating Officer who will own day-to-day operations, translate strategy into execution, and help lift overall organizational performance. The role is based in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area and follows a hybrid setup, blending in-person collaboration with some work-from-home flexibility.

What You Will Do

The COO will guide cross-functional groups, improve how internal processes function, and keep business activities aligned with broader company goals. This includes overseeing budgets and resource distribution, tracking key performance indicators, and partnering on fundraising and strategic alliances. The position works closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to shape long-range plans, build systems that can scale, promote accountability, and support a culture of ongoing improvement. Compliance with applicable regulations and industry expectations is also part of the role.

Qualifications

Candidates should bring a strong background in business planning, especially in strategic direction-setting, growth planning, and organizational structure design. Prior operations leadership experience is important, along with a proven ability to improve processes, manage teams, and coordinate across functions. The role also calls for strong analytical thinking to support decision-making, performance tracking, and operational risk review. Financial fluency is essential, including budgeting, cost control, financial modeling, and allocation of resources.

Applicants should have substantial experience in executive leadership, ideally within climate tech, aerospace, or similar technology-driven sectors. Experience building operations in a scaling organization and handling complex, multi-stakeholder projects is highly valued. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities are needed to earn trust and work effectively across diverse teams. An advanced degree in business, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline is preferred.

Additional Information

This is a senior leadership role with no internship component. The position is listed as full-time and onsite/hybrid in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area. No salary, vacancy count, start date, or application deadline was provided in the source information.