Head of Projects - Service Operations

Join Fastned at the forefront of Europe’s electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution! Together with 400+ colleagues from over 40 nationalities, spread across 10 countries, we drive change in the energy transition. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as a leading player in the field. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

About the role

As Head of Projects you will lead the Project Management Office for the Service Operations team and oversee the successful delivery of Fastned’s service operations projects across Europe. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strategic project roadmap for the Service Operations team, ensuring projects are prioritized based on business impact and available resources. This role reports directly to the Director of Service Operations.

What you will be doing

• Lead, develop, and manage the Project Management Office (PMO), setting standards, methodologies, and best practices for project delivery.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project roadmap for the Service Operations team, aligning with Fastned’s strategic objectives.

• Facilitate project prioritization based on impact, resource availability, and business needs, ensuring the highest-value projects are delivered first.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all infrastructure and service operations projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Build and lead a high-performing team of project managers.

• Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, tools, and reporting systems while ensuring that daily operations and performance comes always first.

• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful outcomes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, retail, CoE, etc) to ensure project alignment and resource allocation.

• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and outcomes.

• Report project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.

• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence in project management.

• You will also be expected to be hands-on in some projects when needed.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership and PMO role.

• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-site infrastructure or service operations projects (experience in EV charging, energy, or utilities is a plus).

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile).

• Demonstrated experience in project prioritization and resource management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Collaborative leader who inspires and motivates teams.

• High integrity, with a commitment to sustainability and Fastned’s mission.

Why join Fastned?

We work hard to change the world, but also celebrate our successes, big and small. We offer genuine work flexibility, focus on work-life balance, and have family-friendly policies. New to electric mobility? Our onboarding includes workshops to bring you up to speed on the industry and fast-charging infrastructure.

Our benefits package includes:

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation.

• Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned).

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.

• You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).

• 29 holidays plus 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.

• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip with all employees.

• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application!

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.