Head of Operations - US EV

JOB DETAILS 

Head of Operations - US EV

SALARY

A competitive remuneration package is available, based on quality and range of experience.

ABOUT ZENOBE

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee and optimize the end-to-end asset lifecycle and operational performance of our electric vehicle (EV) fleet across the United States. As the Head of Asset Management and Operations, you will be responsible for strategic asset planning, operational efficiency, fleet uptime, and ensuring our EV fleet delivers maximum value in alignment with our growth, sustainability, and financial goals.

A BIT ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY

Asset Management:

• Develop and execute long-term asset lifecycle strategies for EVs, batteries, and related infrastructure.
• Support procurement, deployment, utilization, and retirement planning for fleet assets.
• Manage asset performance KPIs, including depreciation, ROI, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Implement digital asset tracking systems for real-time monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee asset valuation, inventory, insurance, and regulatory compliance.

Fleet Operations:

• Lead national operations for EV fleet deployment, maintenance, logistics, and service delivery.
• Ensure high vehicle availability, operational uptime, and SLA compliance.
• Optimize routing, charging schedules, and vehicle allocation using telematics and analytics tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Coordinate with OEMs, charging infrastructure providers, and service partners.
• Manage O&M partners, selection, renewals, quality and cost efficiencies

Strategic Leadership & Growth:

• Partner with finance, product, and Business Development teams to scale the EV fleet in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and P&L for the fleet operations division.
• Identify and implement strategic technology solutions (e.g., fleet management software, AI for predictive maintenance).
• Track and incorporate emerging trends in EV technology, energy pricing, and regulatory changes.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Build and lead a high-performing asset and operations team, including field staff and remote fleet managers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (supply chain, engineering, customer success).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Champion sustainability, ESG initiatives, and best practices in fleet decarbonization.

This will include:

• Working with the Zenobe safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) team to ensure a positive approach to health and safety and environment. For example, carrying out regular H&S site visits, ensuring H&S site risk assessments and incident response plans are in place and ensuring regular environmental audits are completed.
• Putting in place operating and maintenance plans for each site and ensuring that they are followed, including all statutory operating and maintenance records.
• Deciding on the optimum balance between in-house and sub-contractor resources.
• Building and leading the in-house Zenobe op