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Operational Excellence & Strategic Initiatives Senior Expert (m/w/d) (Valencia, ES) @ PowerCo - Careers

Valencia, ESOnsiteFull-time
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<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Über uns</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span id="cke_bm_612S" style="display:none"> </span><p><span>You’ll be joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across </span><strong><span>Germany, Canada, and Spain</span></strong><span>, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At </span><strong><span>PowerCo</span></strong><span> we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in </span><strong><span>Sagunto (Valencia)</span></strong><span>, we’re driving a project that’s transforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.</span><span> </span></p></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Deine Rolle und Aufgaben</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="font-size:14.0px"><div> <p><span>This position will be part of our </span><strong><span>Operations Department</span></strong><span>, the heart of PowerCo — where innovation becomes reality</span><span>. This area brings together multiple teams working on the </span><strong><span>construction of our gigafactory</span></strong><span> and the </span><strong><span>different stages of battery cell production</span></strong><span>. From engineering and design to process optimization and production excellence, Operations is where the future of energy takes shape.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>In your day-to-day, you will:</span></p> <ul> <li>Drive strategic projects on behalf of the CEO, ensuring alignment with company priorities and effective cross-functional execution.</li> <li>Develop, track, and optimize operational cost plans in collaboration with the CEO, CFO, and senior stakeholders.</li> <li>Identify and assess business development opportunities through market, competitor, financial, and operational analyses.</li> <li>Lead operational optimization initiatives focused on energy costs, shift systems, organizational efficiency, and overhead reduction.</li> <li>Manage high-priority special projects, including PV park operations, preparing decision-support materials for senior management.</li> </ul> </div></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Dein Profil</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:14.0px"><ul> <li>Master’s degree in Science, Business Management, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum 6 years of experience in operational cost planning, business development, operational optimization, strategy, or special project management.</li> <li>Proven knowledge of cost structure analysis, financial and operational planning, business case development, and strategic decision-support.</li> <li>Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional coordination abilities, with the capacity to prepare reports and recommendations for senior management.</li> <li><span>Willingness to work in Sagunto</span><span>. Please note that while some positions are currently based in </span><span>Valencia</span><span>, our operations will progressively move to </span><span>Sagunto</span><span>, so we require availability to work there from the start.</span><span> </span></li> <li>Please submit your CV in English.</li> <li>Willingness to work rotating shifts.</li> </ul></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Was dich zusätzlich auszeichnet</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><ul> <li>Experience in PV park operations, energy cost optimization, or company-wide cost management initiatives.</li> <li>Knowledge of business case development, market and competitor analysis, financial modelling, and operational efficiency methods.</li> <li>Experience preparing decision-support materials, reports, and recommendations for senior management.</li> <li style="font-style:italic"><em>Possession of a disability certificate of 33% or more is valued. At PowerCo, we are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion — embracing neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all forms of individual difference. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and ensure everyone feels welcome, valued, and heard.</em></li> </ul></span></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Das bieten wir dir</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Flexible working hours.</span> </li> <li><span>Competitive salary aligned with the Spanish Chemical Industry Collective Agreement, plus short-term incentives (STI).</span> </li> <li><span>25 vacation days a year + extra PowerCo Days to truly disconnect.</span> </li> <li><span>Full health insurance coverage for you.</span> </li> <li><span>Gympass membership to keep your body and mind in top shape.</span> </li> <li><span>Monthly meal allowance through Cobee.</span> </li> <li><span>Permanent contract — we’re building something to last. </span></li> <li><span>Employee discounts, including special rates on vehicles from the Group.</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div></span></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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