Global Head of Operations (m/f/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Essen

Your mission

Take full end-to-end responsibility for global operations performance across all markets, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient operation of EDRI’s EV charging infrastructure
Build and scale a high-performing international operations organization, starting with Germany as the foundation and evolving into a globally aligned operating model across 11+ countries
Drive the transformation from decentralized country operations toward a more centralized, standardized global operations setup in close alignment with senior leadership
Define and implement a scalable Target Operating Model (TOM), including governance structures, clear roles and responsibilities, and standardized processes across markets
Ensure operational excellence by balancing network reliability, cost efficiency, and service quality while enabling rapid and sustainable growth of the charging network
Lead cross-border transformation initiatives across processes, systems, partners, and organizational structures to enable long-term scalability
Foster a strong culture of accountability, safety, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all operational teams

Your profile

5–10+ years of experience in senior operations leadership roles within EV charging, energy, utilities, telecom infrastructure, or other asset-heavy industries
Proven track record of scaling and managing distributed, multi-country operations in complex, multi-regulatory environments
Strong experience in building, developing, and leading international operations teams, including cross-border stakeholder alignment
Demonstrated ability to drive operational transformation, including standardization, centralization, and process optimization
Solid understanding of EV charging ecosystems, including OCPP, OCPI, CPO backend systems, grid integration, and field service operations
Experience managing external partners and vendors, including SLA negotiation, supplier management, and driving cost efficiencies through consolidation and strategic procurement
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and OPEX optimization in operational environments
Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to improve operational performance and decision-making
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and align global and local teams
Hands-on, execution-oriented approach combined with strategic thinking and the ability to deliver results in a fast-scaling environment
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Energy Management, or a related field (MBA preferred)

Why us?

People take centre stage: Become part of a dynamic, ambitious and agile team that develops solutions for the eMobility market and be part of our EDRI events or the next after-work event
With us, you get the best of both worlds - 100% start-up with the support of a large company
The freedom you need: We offer you hybrid working with flexible working hours 
Workation: Enjoy the flexibility to work temporarily from abroad – within the EU
You will receive a competitive salary with a performance-related bonus 
A company pension scheme is of course also one of the benefits with us
Sustainable learning opportunities: We support you with a training budget of 5,000 euros per year
You get everything you need to get started: onboarding with welcome gifts and all the hardware you need

Contact

Diversity counts at E.ON. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse corporate culture!
 
 Seize the opportunity to become part of our E.ON Drive Infrastructure team and not only create prospects for the future of E.ON, but also for your own. 
 
 We look forward to getting to know you!
 
 Lisa 
 Recruiting and Employer Branding Manager
 
 Do you have any questions or difficulties with your application? Please contact me at lisa.wuerpel@edri.com or LinkedIn.

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About us

E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) is a pan-European market leading charge point operator owned by the E.ON group. EDRI builds, owns, and operates public charging infrastructure for all types of electric vehicles. The company purpose is to build a sustainable world, by providing charging for everyone, everywhere. The team currently employs more than 170 people and operates more than 7.000 public charging points across 11 European countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Together with location partners EDRI will expand its network by installing 1,000 additional high power charging points per year.

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