Head of Operational Excellence & Enablement

JOLT

$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years in Operations and Digital Product or Software Engineering roles
  • Proven experience in developing AI/automation products in operational settings
  • Strong influencing skills with the ability to lead global operational teams
  • Commercial mindset focused on data, KPIs, and ROI
  • Industry experience in EV charging, physical infrastructure, or Out-of-Home Media preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of JOLT's AI-driven Operations ecosystem
  • Oversee Global Supply Chain and Customer Experience functions
  • Translate operational issues into scalable digital solutions through AI features
  • Shift operational practices from reactive to preventative using AI workflows
  • Drive operational excellence by promoting best practices across global markets
  • Establish and maintain Global Operations & Maintenance SOPs
  • Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives across various locations

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment with a focus on innovation
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly evolving industry
  • Impactful role contributing to sustainable transportation solutions
  • Diversity-focused workplace valuing different backgrounds and experiences
Full Job Description
Lead the design and delivery of JOLT's AI-first Operations ecosystem - while overseeing Global CX and Supply Chain. This is a role which combines operational leadership with building AI and Automation solutions to operational problems. You will be hands on tools building the Agentic Operations ecosystem for JOLT, collaborating with Digital Product and Software Engineering. You will lead the Global Supply Chain and Customer Experience functions and influence local Operations leads across five markets to drive operational excellence and adopt AI-native ways of working. JOLT operates ~2,600 EV charging/OOH advertising stations across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. This role is based in the US or Canada. Operations AI Delivery Lead • Own and deliver the AI roadmap for JOLT's Global Operations - across predictive maintenance, CX automation, and real-time network monitoring • Define, prioritise, and ship AI & automation features, translating operational pain points from local Operations Managers into scalable digital product solutions • Embed agentic AI workflows across the Operations function, shifting JOLT from reactive to preventative operations Global CX and Supply Chain • Own and lead Global Supply Chain and Customer Experience Operations - setting strategy, leading a small team, owning KPIs, and driving continuous improvement • Global Supply Chain at JOLT relates to charging, screen equipment and spare part planning, ordering, storage and transport • Global Customer Experience at JOLT relates to driver support via digital and contract centre channels Local Operational Excellence • Drive operational excellence and best practices across global markets by influencing local Operations Managers • Own Global Operations & Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operating cadence • Drive Continuous Improvement projects across global markets Required Skills • Demonstrated track record of building or owning AI/automation products in an operational context (supply chain, field ops, CX, or logistics) • Experience influencing and leading operational teams, ideally in a global context • Commercial and analytical mindset: comfortable with data, KPIs, and ROI-based decision making • Industry background in EV charging (CPO), physical infrastructure, Out-of-Home Media, or Tech hardware preferred • Digital Product management experience a plus Previous experience • 5-10+ years in a blend of Operations and Digital Product or Software Engineering - we are looking for someone who has led operations and built / owned the tools that run them, preferably in EV Charging (CPO), Out-of-Home Media, Tech Hardware or Physical Infrastructure • Previous experience in a start-up, scale-up, or consulting environment where you have had to build structure in a fast-paced global environment To Apply We're trying to make a difference at JOLT and need entrepreneurial team players who can problem-solve and thrive in ambiguous environments. Even if you don't think you're the perfect fit - that's ok! If you're passionate about what we're doing at JOLT, we want to hear from you! Our customers come from all backgrounds and it's important that our staff do too. If you think you could add value to our organisation, apply now and let us know why JOLT is the right fit for you.

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