Charging Infrastructure Manager

Switchlabs Automobiles; Shahdara; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SwitchLabs Automobiles is seeking a Charging Infrastructure Manager to oversee strategy, reliability, and commercial performance of the EV charging network. You will manage charging infra, power utilities, energy procurement, charger uptime, site expansion and tariff optimization to maximize fleet readiness and minimize energy cost per kilometre.

The role requires 4–8 years experience in EV charging infra, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with tariffs, utilities, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems or related field.
• Experience in EV charging infrastructure and electrical utilities; DC fast charging preferred.
• Strong know-how in tariffs, energy procurement and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual charging infrastructure expansion plans for fleet corridors.
• Assess power availability and electrical feasibility for new sites.
• Lead DISCOM discussions for new connections, load increases and tariffs.
• Own charger network planning for fleet deployment across states.
• Monitor charger uptime and establish preventive maintenance governance.
• Manage relationships with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and OEMs.
• Negotiate charging tariffs, energy contracts and service agreements.
• Track energy consumption, charging efficiency and site utilization.
• Design charging schedules to reduce peak demand and idle time.
• Evaluate renewable energy integration and battery storage opportunities.
• Review charger fault trends and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate commissioning of new charging stations.
• Develop energy dashboards and charging KPIs for leadership.
• Ensure electrical safety compliance and audits.
• Prepare annual energy budgets and monitor variances.
• Identify opportunities for smart charging and load balancing.
• Support customer site assessments for charging readiness.
• Drive backup power planning for critical charging locations.
• Standardize charging SOPs across sites.

Skills

EV Charging Infra

DC Fast Charging

Power Distribution

Electrical Safety

Load Flow Planning

Energy Management

SCADA

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Project Management

Vendor Management

Tariff Analysis

Renewable Energy

Battery Storage

Electrical Compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Power Systems

Job description

Charging Infrastructure Manager

Position Summary

Location - Noida Sector 90

Open to Travel

Experience 4-8 Years

Salary - As per Market Standard

The Charging & Energy Manager owns the strategy, reliability and commercial performance of SwitchLabs' charging network. This role ensures uninterrupted energy availability for EV fleet operations by managing charging infrastructure, power utilities, energy procurement, charger uptime, site expansion, tariff optimization and charging partnerships. The position is responsible for minimizing energy cost per kilometre while maximizing charger utilization and fleet charging readiness.

Primary Objectives

• Develop a scalable charging infrastructure strategy.
• Maintain >99% charging readiness for fleet operations.
• Optimize electricity cost and charging efficiency.
• Expand charging network in line with fleet growth.
• Build strategic relationships with utilities and charging partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop annual charging infrastructure expansion plans based on customer corridors.
• Assess power availability and electrical feasibility for new charging locations.
• Lead discussions with DISCOMs for new connections, load enhancement and tariff optimization.
• Own charger network planning for fleet deployment across states.
• Monitor charger uptime and establish preventive maintenance governance.
• Manage relationships with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and charger OEMs.
• Negotiate charging tariffs, energy contracts and service agreements.
• Track energy consumption, charging efficiency and utilization across all sites.
• Design charging schedules to reduce peak demand and idle charger time.
• Evaluate renewable energy integration and battery energy storage opportunities.
• Review charger fault trends and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Coordinate commissioning of new charging stations.
• Develop energy dashboards and charging KPIs for leadership.
• Ensure statutory electrical safety compliance and audits.
• Prepare annual energy budgets and monitor energy cost variance.
• Identify opportunities for smart charging and load balancing.
• Support customer site assessments for charging readiness.
• Drive backup power planning for critical charging locations.
• Standardize charging SOPs across all operational sites.
• Lead energy optimization projects to reduce cost per kilometre.

Decision-Making Authority

Approve charging schedules, recommend charger deployment priorities, approve preventive maintenance plans, select charging partners within delegated authority, recommend energy-saving initiatives and escalates infrastructure CAPEX requirements.

Internal Stakeholders

Operations, Fleet Technical, Control Tower, Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Leadership.

External Stakeholders

DISCOMs, Charger OEMs, CPOs, EPC contractors, electrical consultants, renewable energy providers, regulatory authorities.

Required Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, Energy Engineering or related discipline.

Preferred Experience

712 years in EV charging infrastructure, electrical utilities, renewable energy, industrial power systems or energy management. Experience with DC fast charging networks is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• EV Charging Infrastructure
• CCS/DC Fast Charging
• Power Distribution
• Electrical Safety
• Load Flow Planning
• Energy Management Systems
• SCADA (preferred)
• Advanced Excel
• Power BI
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Tariff Analysis
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Battery Energy Storage
• Electrical Compliance

Leadership Competencies

Strategic planning, commercial negotiation, cross-functional leadership, analytical decision-making, risk management, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Key KPIs / KRAs

• Charging Network Uptime
• Charging Readiness (%)
• Energy Cost per kWh
• Energy Cost per km
• Charger Utilization
• Average Charging Session Time
• Peak Demand Optimization
• Fleet Charging Success Rate
• Power Connection TAT
• Electrical Safety Compliance
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance
• Renewable Energy Contribution
• Charging Partner SLA
• Energy Budget Adherence
• Site Commissioning TAT
• Grid Outage Recovery Time
• Charging Fault Closure Time
• Infrastructure Expansion Milestones