Head of Global Ramp-up Management (all genders)

Who We Are

Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. The Operations department takes care of all production related activities within the battery cell production. Our responsibilities vary from planning, constructing and rolling out the forthcoming battery cell factories. Furthermore, planning and implementing operating functions such as logistics, quality, production and plant management is also key elements within the area of operations.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

• Develop, align, and implement the global ramp-up strategy across all PowerCo production sites, ensuring readiness and scalability of operations in alignment with dynamic market demands, geopolitical developments, and evolving customer expectations
• Lead and coordinate all ramp‑up activities across PowerCo’s global footprint, ensuring cross‑functional alignment between production, engineering, quality, logistics, and digitalization teams while meeting targets for cost, quality, time, and sustainability
• Establish and lead the Global Ramp‑up Management organization, fostering a high‑performance culture across multiple international locations and diverse teams, while developing leaders who embody PowerCo’s values and drive operational excellence
• Drive the integration of new technologies and production concepts into ramp‑up planning, assessing risks and opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and long‑term competitiveness of PowerCo’s battery production
• Manage supplier selection and equipment readiness for ramp‑up projects

What You Bring To The Team

• Excellent English language skills; Spanish is a plus
• VW or PowerCo leadership certificate
• Several years of leadership experience
• Strong and proven management capabilities
• Experience in battery manufacturing or electric vehicle (EV) production
• Hands‑on experience in the digitalization of battery cell production
• Deep understanding of operational models used by global battery manufacturing companies

What Makes You Stand Out

• Adaptability to a highly dynamic and evolving environment
• Established network within the battery cell industry
• In‑depth knowledge of battery, module, or cell production and their specific requirements
• Experience in planning and implementing new processes with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach
• Pioneer mindset

What To Look Forward To

• Flat hierarchies
• Mobile work options