Job Description

Key Responsibilities 1. Project Execution & Delivery - Lead the end-to-end execution of EV charging infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion. - Oversee site selection, permitting, civil work, electrical installations, commissioning, and integration with grid and software platforms. - Establish quality control and safety protocols, ensuring all projects meet industry standards and compliance. - Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and in-house teams to streamline project delivery. 2. Project Planning & Strategy - Develop and implement a scalable project execution roadmap for deploying fast chargers, ultra-fast chargers, and large-scale charging hubs. - Forecast infrastructure demand, resource allocation, and budgeting for expansion plans. - Optimize supply chain strategies for charging station hardware, software, and energy procurement. - Identify potential risks and establish contingency plans for uninterrupted execution. 3. Technology & Innovation - Drive the integration of smart charging technologies, AI-based energy management, and grid optimization solutions. - Evaluate and implement cutting-edge hardware and software solutions to improve charger uptime, efficiency, and user experience. - Collaborate with R&D and tech teams to adopt new energy storage solutions, V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid), and renewable energy integrations. 4. Operations & Performance Management - Ensure high operational uptime of deployed chargers through proactive maintenance strategies. - Set and monitor KPIs for network reliability, utilization rates, and energy efficiency. - Build a strong service and support team for handling on-ground maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalations. - Leverage data analytics for performance tracking and decision-making. 5. Business Growth & Cross-functional Collaboration - Align operational strategies with the business growth vision, ensuring sustainable scalability. - Partner with government agencies, DISCOMs (power distribution companies), and urban planning bodies for regulatory approvals and policy alignments. - Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure that operational capabilities support business expansion. - Support fundraising and investor relations by showcasing operational efficiency and execution capabilities. 6. Team Leadership & Culture - Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering, operations, and project management team. - Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and execution excellence. - Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance synergy between operations, technology, and business teams. Key Qualifications & Experience - 8+ years of experience in project execution, operations, and technology-driven infrastructure development. - Proven track record in large-scale project execution in EV charging, power infrastructure, renewable energy, or related industries. - Strong expertise in electrical infrastructure, grid connectivity, and energy management systems. - Experience in managing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts. - Deep understanding of charging protocols (OCPP, CCS, CHAdeMO), load management, and smart charging systems. - Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera, MS Project) and analytics platforms. - Strong knowledge of government regulations, subsidy programs, and power sector policies in India. - Experience in leading cross-functional teams and scaling operations in a fast-growing start-up or high-growth environment. Perks and benefits Why Join ThunderPlus? - Be at the forefront of India's EV revolution and contribute to scaling a world-class charging network. - Work with an innovative leadership team focused on impact-driven growth. - Lead nationwide infrastructure expansion with a strong focus on technology and execution excellence. - Competitive compensation, and career growth opportunities in the booming EV ecosystem.