Head of Operations

Voltify; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltify is seeking a high-velocity operations leader to scale a fast-growing rail-tech company. You will own day-to-day ops, regulatory filings, procurement, facilities, and KPIs, ensuring the team wins through extreme ownership.

You should have startup experience, a legal education, and the ability to build structure without slowing the business. Collaborate with Engineering, Product and Finance to deliver impact and accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations/COO roles.
• Startup/scale-up experience required.
• Legal education mandatory.
• Strong execution mindset with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations across the company.
• Manage regulatory filings and permits.
• Oversee procurement, facilities, and vendor coordination.
• Own company KPIs and regulatory interactions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Operations leadership

Startup mindset

Extreme ownership

Regulatory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Legal education

Job description

Who We Are:

At Voltify, we are building the next generation of rail-battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network.

We are bringing back the power to the industry and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.

Lowering the rail industries main expense - energy - by more than 20%.

This is over $3B yearly just in North America.

We are already working with some of the largest global rail companies with over $50M in contingent orders.

We have raised over $30M from top tier funds and strategics and rapidly growing.

Our founding team has proven track record in building billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure.

About The Role:

We are looking for a 10x Operator and Leader to join our small, high-velocity team. In this role, you will embrace extreme ownership and real responsibility, doing whatever it takes, from managing complex regulatory filings to scaling internal infrastructure, to ensure the team wins.

We need a builder with no ego who is focused only on impact , capable of creating structure that accelerates execution rather than slowing it down. If you are a pragmatic problem-solver eager to tackle the complex operational challenges of the rail industry and build a company that will last for decades,you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead the future of rail technology while building a generational multi-billion dollar company.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain an environment where teams can execute fast, focus on impact, and win
• Recruit top talent and supply them with everything they need to perform at their best
• Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations across the company
• Own and track company KPIs, ensuring execution is aligned with business objectives
• Own all operational legal matters, contracts, permits, and regulatory interactions
• Manage grants, applications, reporting, and follow-up processes
• Own facilities management, purchasing, equipment, and operational infrastructure
• Ensure teams have the tools, systems, and resources needed to operate efficiently
• Manage and support multidisciplinary teams
• Handle procurement processes, budgets, and vendor coordination.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in Operations /Business Operations /COO /Head of Ops roles
• Legal education required
• Strong execution mindset with extreme ownership
• Experience in startup or scale-up environments
• Ability to build structure without slowing the company down
• Comfortable operating across people, processes, systems, and legal matters
• Hands on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Product, Finance and external partners
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability.