EV Charging Infrastructure Project & Deployment Manager – BYD Flash Charging

BYD EUROPE; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Team building events

Contribution to zero-emission transportation

Job summary

A leading EV infrastructure company is seeking a Project Manager to lead the deployment and operational integration of High-Power Charging (HPC) stations in Germany. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in deploying EV charging infrastructure, strong project management capabilities, and an established network of local installers. You will coordinate all phases of rollout, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensure the integration of new stations. This role offers competitive remuneration and the chance to contribute to zero-emission transportation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in deploying EV charging, BESS, PV, telecom, or comparable multi-site electrical infrastructure.
• Proven delivery of large-scale deployment programs (10–100+ sites).
• Practical experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (design, installation, commissioning).
• Established network of local installers, EPCs, grid contractors, and construction companies.
• Strong technical knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, grid connections, civil works, and commissioning.
• Strong project-management capabilities (PMP/Prince2 is a plus).
• Ability to travel frequently across the country/region.

Responsibilities

• Drive massive rollout of Flash Charging sites, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate all phases: permitting, civil works, electrical installation, and commissioning.
• Build and maintain a qualified national/regional partner network.
• Lead RFI/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and enforce installation standards.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for HPC chargers and BESS systems.
• Oversee operational monitoring and ensure smooth integration of new stations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve deployment guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge of LV/MV systems

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Manager & Network Operations – HPC / Flash Charging leads the end-to-end deployment and operational integration of BYD’s High-Power Charging (HPC) / Flash Charging stations across the assigned country or region. The role requires strong experience in large-scale EV charging or similar infrastructure deployment, BESS integration, and an established network of installers, EPCs, and construction partners.

Key Responsibilities

Deployment & Execution

• Drive massive rollout of BYD Flash Charging sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safe delivery.
• Coordinate all phases: permitting, civil works, electrical installation, grid connection, BESS installation, and commissioning.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance across multiple parallel sites.

Installer & Construction Ecosystem

• Build and maintain a qualified national/regional partner network (installers, EPCs, civil-works companies).
• Lead RFI/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and enforce BYD installation and quality standards.
• Implement standardized deployment methods to ensure speed, scalability, and repeatable quality.

Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for HPC chargers, BESS systems, site power design, and integration.
• Support engineering reviews (single-line diagrams, load studies, grounding, communication systems).
• Provide on-site guidance and troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.

Network Operations

• Oversee operational monitoring and ensure smooth integration of new stations into the live network.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with service partners to ensure high uptime.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, as-built files, and commissioning records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Real Estate, Engineering, Energy, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Share field insights to improve deployment guidelines, BESS integration workflows, and future product designs.
• Ensure alignment with corporate best practices and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must-Have

• 5+ years experience in deploying EV charging, BESS, PV, telecom, or comparable multi-site electrical infrastructure.
• Proven delivery of large-scale deployment programs (10–100+ sites).
• Practical experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (design, installation, commissioning).
• Established network of local installers, EPCs, grid contractors, and construction companies.
• Strong technical knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, grid connections, civil works, and commissioning.
• Strong project-management capabilities (PMP/Prince2 is a plus).
• Ability to travel frequently across the country/region.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with HPC chargers, liquid-cooled systems, or substation-level installations.
• Background in high-growth deployment organizations (e.g., Tesla, Fastned, IONITY, Enel X).
• Knowledge of local permitting and utility requirements.

We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.
• Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.
• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

Location: DACH (Germany/Austria/Switzerland)

Department: EV Charging