Role Purpose

This role ensures that battery swapping and energy infrastructure is optimally deployed to meet demand while maintaining strict control over asset lifecycle and utilization. The position balances high-level network analytics with the "soft management" of cross-functional teams to drive efficient service delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Network Design & Planning: Lead the strategic layout of swapping stations and energy infrastructure to ensure maximum geographic coverage and customer uptime.
• Asset Management & Optimization: Oversee the lifecycle of batteries and swapping infrastructure, ensuring high utilization rates and minimal downtime.
• Demand Analytics: Conduct deep-dive demand studies and use data-driven insights to forecast energy requirements across the Nairobi network.
• Operational Control: Manage a small team and implement robust monitoring frameworks to track asset movement and health, preventing loss and optimizing rotation.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the energy distribution chain and implement lean initiatives to enhance network efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with the local operations and manufacturing teams to align network growth with vehicle deployment

Experience

• Planning & Control Expertise: Proven experience in network planning, asset control, or central planning within a fast-paced environment.
• Startup Operations: Prior experience in program management at startups—specifically those managing physical assets or complex logistics—is highly valued.
• Process-Driven: Experience working within structured environments where process compliance and safety standards are paramount

Capabilities

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and network optimization software.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong financial analysis skills to model the ROI of infrastructure deployment and asset longevity.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans for both field teams and executive leadership.
• Adaptability: Proactive and open to change, with the ability to pivot strategies based on real-time demand shifts in the Nairobi market.
• Quality Commitment: Strong attention to detail regarding asset tracking and reporting accuracy

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or masters in urban/ traffic planning, or equivalent practical experience
• MBA is an added advantage