Head of Operations

Voltify; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Voltify in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a 10x Operator and Leader to join their high-velocity team. The candidate will manage daily operations, ensure alignment with business objectives, and handle legal matters. Ideal candidates have proven operations experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a legal background. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to the future of rail technology and the transition to zero-emission transportation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Operations / Business Operations / COO / Head of Ops roles.
• Legal education required.
• Comfortable operating across people, processes, systems, and legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an environment where teams can execute fast.
• Recruit top talent and supply them with everything they need.
• Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations across the company.
• Manage and support multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Operations experience

Strong execution mindset

Problem-solving

Collaboration across teams

Legal knowledge

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 a 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.
• legal