Manager - EV & Operations

noon; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Noon is building an EV-driven last-mile delivery operation in the UAE. We are seeking a Manager - EV & Operations to lead day-to-day performance of the EV fleet, optimize charging, and manage vendor relationships across hubs and darkstores.

The role requires experience in logistics or delivery operations, strong negotiation and data-analysis skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in logistics, consulting, engineering, or delivery operations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze operational performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple stakeholders.
• Good analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Sheets.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Capable of working in highly ambiguous situations comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day performance, availability, and utilization of the EV fleet supporting last-mile deliveries, ensuring high vehicle uptime and readiness across all delivery hubs and darkstores.
• Monitor vehicle health, range efficiency, and operational metrics, and establish processes for EV allocation, rider assignment, and fleet rotation.
• Oversee the deployment, capacity planning, and maintenance of charging infrastructure, ensuring alignment with rider shifts and operational demand while optimizing charging schedules to minimize downtime and electricity costs.
• Coordinate with facility teams and external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades and ensure reliable charging operations.
• Manage relationships with EV manufacturers, battery providers, charging vendors, and leasing partners, ensuring adherence to service level agreements related to vehicle availability, maintenance, and warranty claims.
• Lead procurement initiatives and vendor negotiations to support EV fleet expansion and cost optimization.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs, monitor repair turnaround times and maintenance costs, and work with service partners to resolve issues quickly and minimize fleet downtime.
• Support leadership in scaling the EV fleet and evaluate emerging technologies to help develop a long-term roadmap for sustainable last-mile mobility.

Skills

Data-driven

Excel

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management or Engineering

Job description

We’re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we’re looking for a Manager - EV & Operations who can help us move even faster.

Noon’s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes, offers a localized assortment of FMCG & grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.

noon’s mission: Every door, every day.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the day-to-day performance, availability, and utilization of the EV fleet supporting last-mile deliveries, ensuring high vehicle uptime and readiness across all delivery hubs and darkstores.
• Monitor vehicle health, range efficiency, and operational metrics, and establish processes for EV allocation, rider assignment, and fleet rotation.
• Oversee the deployment, capacity planning, and maintenance of charging infrastructure, ensuring alignment with rider shifts and operational demand while optimizing charging schedules to minimize downtime and electricity costs.
• Coordinate with facility teams and external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades and ensure reliable charging operations.
• Manage relationships with EV manufacturers, battery providers, charging vendors, and leasing partners, ensuring adherence to service level agreements related to vehicle availability, maintenance, and warranty claims.
• Lead procurement initiatives and vendor negotiations to support EV fleet expansion and cost optimization.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs, monitor repair turnaround times and maintenance costs, and work with service partners to resolve issues quickly and minimize fleet downtime.
• Support leadership in scaling the EV fleet and evaluate emerging technologies to help develop a long-term roadmap for sustainable last-mile mobility.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor Degree in Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in logistics, consulting, engineering, or delivery operations, preferably in e-commerce, food delivery, or last-mile logistics
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze operational performance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple stakeholders
• Good analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/GSheets
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Capable of working in highly ambiguous situations comfortably
• Ability to accommodate flexibility in the work schedule

Who will excel?

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.