Position Overview
As
the Project Lead for our New
Market Expansion, you will be the “CEO of the Launch.” You are responsible for
the execution of Jaza’s entry into the new market. You will navigate complex
regulatory environments, build local partnerships, and coordinate
cross-functional teams to go from 10 hubs to 60 hubs to 120 hubs in the
country. This is a high-stakes role that requires a blend of strategic
thinking, “hustle,” and technical project management.
Roles And Responsibilities
- The Project Lead responsibilities include, but are not limited
to, the following:
- Market Entry Strategy: Conduct deep-dive research into local labor
laws, competitor landscapes, and technical infrastructure in markets.
- Cross-Functional Orchestration: Lead the roadmap for Site
Validation, Hub construction, Technical Operations, and Hypercare support
and commercial execution. ).
- Act as most senior Jaza team member in country: Build, line manage
and develop local teams, ensuring execution quality and compliance
throughout
- Health & Safety: Ensure operating environments and practices are
safe and maintain culture of “safety first” and deploy tools to monitor
compliance with best practices
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary interface between Jaza
Group and local government agencies, regulatory bodies and local
stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Operational Setup: Oversee the physical and digital setup of local
operations, including sourcing office space (if needed) and local
recruitments, including Jaza Stars.
- Performance Governance: Define, track, and own the Success Metrics
(OKRs) for the first 90 days of launch, including cost-per-acquisition,
active customers, revenue, and operational efficiency.
- Pilot Performance and Iteration: Drive the overall performance of
the pilot gathering insights, learning from mistakes, and iterating on our
market entry strategy to build momentum within the country and establish
enough credible data to make a go/no go decision at each phase of the
pilot.
- Executive Reporting: Develop and present regular performance updates
to leadership on the status of the pilot, key metrics, lessons learned,
and strategic pivots/iterations that you would propose.
Key Working Relationships
- Expansion Lead
- Business Operations Lead
- Head of People and Culture/ Talent Lead.
Who You Are- Experience
& Competencies
- Experience: 5+ years in Strategy, Operations, or Project Management
(experience in a high-growth start up company or management consulting is
highly preferred).
- 3 years of experience in the Renewable Energy Industry
desired.
- Technology Savvy: You don’t need to code, but you must be able to
speak the language of engineers. You understand API integrations,
localization challenges, and data-driven decision-making (SQL is a major
plus).
- Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.
You are comfortable being in the field 80% of the time as well as solving
a technical bug in the morning and meeting a government official in the
afternoon.
- Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is mandatory;
you should be able to whip data into a clear story to influence senior
leadership.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in Strategy, Operations, or Project Management
(experience in a high-growth start up company or management consulting is
highly preferred).
- 3 years of experience in the Renewable Energy Industry
desired.
- Technology Savvy: You don’t need to code, but you must be able to
speak the language of engineers. You understand API integrations,
localization challenges, and data-driven decision-making (SQL is a major
plus).
- Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.
You are comfortable being in the field 80% of the time as well as solving
a technical bug in the morning and meeting a government official in the
afternoon.
- Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is mandatory;
you should be able to whip data into a clear story to influence senior
leadership.
How to Apply
