Head of Energy Strategy - Netherlands

Workfully is the decentralised hiring & upskilling marketplace. The world's fastest growing and most innovative companies use Workfully to hire & develop talent globally.Our client is at the forefront of driving the transition to sustainable and fossil-free road transport across Europe. They are dedicated to accelerating this shift by establishing and managing a reliable, high-performance charging network. Their charging stations are designed to provide an unparalleled rest and recharge experience.As Head of Energy Strategy, you are responsible for contracting & managing Energy Suppliers for the supply of green energy for all European countries where we have operations.Right now, and for the upcoming months, you will be the sole member of the team. Later this year or early next year, we expect the team to grow. You will be reporting to Roel Vissers, our CCO.You will be responsible for:Actively manage Energy Suppliers to facilitate the expansion our Network.Establishing the appropriate SLA's & regularly reviewing performance against SLA'sManage process to provide energy suppliers with forecast of demand on regular basis.Procure Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) and other similar (local) instrumentsManage and trade Renewable Energy Units within the different schedules and countries in Europe.Contracting & Managing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with local parties to supplement agreements with grid operators.Monitoring of electricity margins in order to minimise cost of energy over time.Ensuring reliable and sustainable supply of green energy on all our locations, against the lowest possible cost.Ensuring smooth expansion of our network through ensure contracts are in place in new countries where we plans to be present, aligned with the internal Network team.Procuring green certificates to ensure that our supply of energy is sustainable.Support the Network and Technology teams in complex site projects when we have the opportunity to build a charging hub in cooperation with Renewable Energy Production, Energy Storage, Grid Capacity sharing or other similar situations.Work with the Network team in the expansion of the charging network, by identifying local parties to partner with through establishing Private Purchase Agreements, in order to supplement agreements with energy suppliers. Stakeholders could include solar & wind park companies.Build the capabilities to monitor electricity margins, through collaboration with the digital factory & data teams. Ensure the appropriate analytics reports & dashboards are in place to ensure the optimum supply of energy to our charging hubs at the lowest possible cost.Slowly build & lead a small team including hiring, on-boarding, coaching, managing performance, drive competency development and develop a collaborative culture within the organisationAs member of the Commercial management team, taking ownership of own domain and also the cooperation & collaboration across the teams in Reliability, Network & Procurement departments to deliver according to plansBuild forecasting capabilities to predict energy consumption across the network, on a hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Work closely with the digital factory & data teams to build this capability, potentially by acquiring specific software.Job requirementsWhat we are looking forBachelor's or Masters Degree in relevant field such as Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, et ceteraExperienced in technical program or product management, technical development or related technical roles in EV charging solutions sectorPrevious experience as Energy Manager, Energy Buyer or within Energy ProcurementProficiency in tools/systems to analyse dataExperience in writing documents on technical requirements for new products, process requirements and/or design validation plans.Strong communication skills in English, with one or two additional European language(s) preferred (such as German or French)You are able to use your excellent written & verbal communication, negotiation & influencing skills to drive consensus across multiple stakeholders, in order to achieve results on time and with most favourable commercial outcomes for ourProven track record in managing DSO's (Electric Distribution Service Operators) or similar types of customers against a set of pre-agreed criteriaThe cost of energy will be crucial for the financial success. You are comfortable creating financial analyses and forecasts to support budgeting, pricing and commercial discussions within the companyYou are able to take a structured & methodical approach to ensure that the work of the department is clear, milestones and deliverables are clearly defined and efficient & effective ways of working are established.Give skilful & productive feedback on a regular basis to improve team performance & confidence. Proven people management competency, strong in building and maintaining relationships at all levels in an organization, variety of influencing skills, drive together for results.What we offer:We offer the opportunity to join us at the unique starting phase of a young company with a real purpose, high aspirations, and dedicated team spirit. You can be there as it begins.You will be part of a high-energy environment in which you can help shape various aspects. You will learn every day and have ample room for personal development and support.We want you to join our company for a career - not for just a job - and support your personal career ambitions in or outside your department.Furthermore, we offer a comprehensive pension plan and unlimited vacation days.We have flexible (hybrid) working arrangements.

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