Chief Operating Officer

Our mission at **Qwello** is to revolutionize the charging industry, we are committed to turn the world from combustion to electric. We design, build and operate charging infrastructure for the public space. We excel in simplicity, user focus and engineering excellence. We value diversity of thought, background and approaches and foster a culture of belonging. We understand that the best products are built by excellent teams, not individual superstars.

Be part of shaping the E-mobility of the future

To reach our goal we are looking for an experienced **Chief Operating Officer** to help us scale up and continuously improve operations coming from organic as well as from inorganic growth. As a** Chief Operating Officer** at **Qwello** you will be an integral part of **Qwello’s C-Level leadership** team having a direct influence on all important business decisions. Help us lead the transformation of the European EV landscape by spearheading the operations of 1000+ charging stations, elevating us to the forefront of EU's Charging Point Operator (CPO) landscape.

Let's power the future together

**Your Responsibilities \uD83D\uDE80**:

- Develop and implement plans to scale the company's operations as it grows, without compromising quality and at increased efficiency
- Help oversee daily operations from deployment, maintenance and refurbishment/recycling of CP/Hardware
- Support build-up/ roll out and commissioning of charging points across Europe
- Oversee supply chain management as well as production demand
- Lead the integration of acquired companies and assets (e.g. third-party hardware integration, alignment of processes) where needed
- Manage and ensure compliance with ISO certifications and other relevant industry standards
- Ensure compliance with ESG regulations and standards while actively improving the Group's environmental footprint
- Lead project management initiatives to ensure effective operational planning and execution
- Improve quality across the entire value-add chain
- Analyze and review existing operations related processes, identifying possible areas of improvement
- Ensure a smooth and effective collaboration between operations, tech and local entities

**Your Profile ✨**:

- 10 or more years of experience in executive leadership roles, ideally in industrial and start-up environments
- Proven track record of senior-level operations management
- Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and production planning
- Demonstrated success in scaling operations on an international level
- Expertise in ESG compliance and a commitment to sustainability
- Expertise in homologation management and compliance
- Proven project management experience with solid understanding of data analysis and performance metrics
- Be familiar with state of the art quality improvement tools and quality management systems
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- A make-it-happen attitude, helping the team to deliver on changing the world from combustion to electric

**Your Benefits \uD83E\uDEB4**:

- Flat hierarchies with an efficient decision-making processes without red tape
- The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the mobility revolution
- Be part of an international and dynamic team of more than 25 nationalities
- Enjoy a remote-friendly environment with flexible options, you choose whether to work entirely from home, in one of our offices or a mix that suits you and you have the possibility of workation within the EU, plus 30 vacation days
- Regular company and team events outside of the office to disconnect from our computers and reconnect with colleagues on hikes, mountain e-bike tours, offsites and more
- Personal and professional development through in-house lunch & learn sessions, collaborative discussions, as well as externally provided training, courses and conferences

**_ Equal Opportunities:_**
- We strive to eliminate discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equal opportunity through a transparent recruitment process. We are fully committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed. At _**_Qwello_**_ everyone is welcomed regardless of cultural background, creed, race, sexual orientation, colour or gender expression._