Overseas Charging Business Manager – Europe

XPENG; Diemen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus potential

Growth in European EV brand

Job summary

XPENG is seeking a Partner Development and Project Management leader to secure top-tier CPOs and eMSPs for rapid rollout of XPENG-branded charging networks in Europe. You will drive V2G partnerships, screen partner sites, and manage end-to-end delivery with internal and external stakeholders across multiple markets.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in European charging network expansion, strong regulatory knowledge, and English plus local language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in European OEM charging network expansion or similar.
• Solid knowledge of European regulations and construction standards.
• Local language and English proficiency.
• Overseas project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner development to secure networks and ensure timely rollout.
• Drive V2G partnerships and deployment across European countries.
• Screen and shortlist sites to meet XPENG brand station standards.
• Draft and review project contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and pricing docs.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery for charging stations and ESS in Europe.
• Coordinate with domestic and international teams, dealers, and partners to align budgets and processes.
• Identify local compliance and project risks and develop contingency plans.

Skills

PM experience

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

IELTS 7+

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above (QS Top 100 university)

Job description

• Partner Development – Secure partnerships with top-tier CPOs and eMSPs to ensure timely rollout of the branded charging network across target markets.
• V2G Business Expansion – Drive local V2G partnership development and deployment, ensuring commercially viable models across different European countries.
• Site Assessment & Screening – Evaluate and shortlist potential partner networks and sites against company standards, ensuring alignment with XPENG brand station requirements.
• Contract Management – Draft and review project-related agreements, including commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and pricing documents.
• Project Management – Oversee end-to-end project execution for charging stations and energy storage systems in Australia and New Zealand: from initiation, design finalization, procurement/tendering (if applicable), construction progress and quality control, acceptance and handover, to ongoing operations and maintenance. Must be familiar with overseas charging station & ESS construction and management workflows, as well as local OEM/CPO brand network build standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• a. Maintain close communication with domestic and international teams to safeguard company interests, ensure process compliance, and keep budgets aligned with company standards.
• b. Establish smooth collaboration with local dealers to enable charging network support for new vehicle sales; work with International Sales and dealers to design and implement local charging benefit programs.
• c. Coordinate with local partners, property owners, and relevant authorities to address project issues and changes.
• Risk Management – Identify local compliance and project risks, elevate major issues promptly, and develop and execute contingency plans to protect company interests and ensure safe, on-schedule project delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above from a QS Top 100 university; Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Energy & Power Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in European OEM charging network expansion (e.g., Tesla, BYD, Aion, MG) or with a top 10 local CPO (e.g., EV Edge, Afcon, Sonol EVI) in expansion or operations roles.
• Solid knowledge of European regulations and construction standards; familiarity with public charging station application and construction procedures through relevant authorities.
• Local language and English proficiency as working languages; IELTS 7.0+ or equivalent certification required.
• Overseas project management experience; PMP certification preferred.
• Deep understanding of both Chinese and European cultures and work styles; ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders including partners, dealers, property owners, and internal teams.
• Strong existing network of local government or industry partners.

XPENG offers:

• An interesting, unique and very varied job at XPENG
• A job with an incredibly large contact surface both internally and externally
• An attractive salary package incl. pension and with the possibility of a bonus
• To be involved in the growth of an existing EV brand in Europe

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At XPENG, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.