Location: Athens, Greece and Singapore

Department: Operations

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview:

Alicia Bots is an innovative maritime robotics company focused on transforming vessel maintenance and environmental sustainability through cutting-edge technology. Our flagship product, ROVERCLEAN, is a semi-autonomous hull grooming robot that helps vessels reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and operational costs. As a leading player in the maritime tech space, we provide B2B robotics solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability across the shipping industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic, and execution-focused Operations Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end operational activities from our offices in Greece and Singapore. This role is central to managing all local operations, vessel tracking, service planning, logistics, and interdepartmental coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of operational rigour, maritime awareness, and people leadership.

The successful candidate will play a key role in vessel tracking, service scheduling, and ensuring smooth execution of all operational requirements related to our robotic service deployments across ports in Greece and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership & Execution

• Oversee all day-to-day operations within the respective offices, including logistics, vendor management, inventory control, and service coordination.
• Implement and improve internal processes to optimise turnaround times, service efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage compliance with company policies, local regulations, and safety standards.

2. Vessel Tracking & Robotic Service Planning

• Continuously monitor client vessel movements using AIS/maritime tracking tools.
• Liaise with clients, port agents, and internal teams to schedule robotic grooming based on vessel availability.
• Prioritise and allocate service resources based on urgency, robotic availability, and regional workload.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as the key operational liaison between the production, technical, commercial, and service teams in various offices.
• Track and report operational KPIs and service timelines and maintain all the data in internal system
• Contribute to regional performance dashboards and prepare operational reports for leadership reviews.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3-6 years of experience in operation planning, logistics and service coordination.
• Familiarity with robotics systems and their production requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A collaborative, fast-paced work environment in a cutting-edge maritime tech company.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Exposure to global markets and interaction with top industry leaders.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their resumes and cover letters to careers@aliciabots.com with the subject line " Operations Manager, Athens, Greece or Singapore”

Alicia Bots is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.