We are Porsche. We are home to what is, in the extraordinary scale of the automotive world, a small family of passionate enthusiasts - established in 1948 and run in Stuttgart to this day by the same family that bears the company name.

In the UK, we are trusted to represent and care for some of the most exciting, fastest, most advanced and beautiful cars ever created. We work with incredible and often inspiring customers who rightly expect our performance and ambition to match that of our cars.

Being relatively small means we are agile - an environment in which creativity thrives. It also means every one of us makes a difference. When it comes to creating our cars, we sweat the small stuff and we truly care about every part of our business - whether on the road, competing on the track or in styling and dynamics. We are aiming to establish the benchmark in an industry in which the bar is set very high. With the above in mind, we're looking for a E-Performance Manager to join our growing team.

As Porsche engage in creating an industry leading Ecosystem for EV charging, the E-Performance Manager plays a key role in driving this topic through ensuring we are engaged on the right projects, those projects are correctly managed and deliver towards the PCGB and PAG strategies.

The E-Performance Manager has overall responsibility for the holistic strategic direction of our EcoSystem – in conjunction with the Charging Project Lead and Department Manager and Director.

Specifically, they are responsible for the ensuring the areas of Home Charging, On the Road Charging, Destination Charging and Dealer Charging are customer focused and compliant. They are also responsible for the project management and delivery of the Porsche HPC Charging Lounges and associated projects. Utilising their extensive experience of charging infrastructure, project management and technical EV charging knowledge they will be looking after one of the most transformational project in the business.

• Ensure we have relevant, co-ordinated and powerful customer offers in all areas of charging in the UK – including Home, Destination, Dealer and On the Road.
• To take the lead and overall responsibility for monitoring UK and European charging regulations for all charging hardware and customer use cases.
• Work closely in conjunction with PAG and PCGB compliance functions to ensure we maintain a compliant and competitive charging offer/EcoSystem
• Work closely with Network Development and wider business departments to ensure charging compliance and customer offer planning is fully integrated into the dealer charging long term planning – inline with the business and regulatory requirements
• Manage and build relationships with external stakeholders (PAG, Centres and Partners) and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and transparency on all responsible charging topics
• Be the overall project manager for the High Performance Charging Lounge project in the UK. Ensure the project meets both internal and PAG goals for securing sites, partners and builds.
• Manage all internal stakeholders and external partners through to successful delivery of the project on time and on budget
• Support the department, Department Manager and Director with management decks, reporting and up to date project updates as per business requirements.
• Provide the holistic overview of the charging EcoSystem (in-conjunction with the Charging Project Lead) and ensure all topics are integrated and aligned.
• Be the Subject matter expert on charging hardware, installation, regulations, power and infrastructure.

Requirements

• To understand and assist in the delivery of business strategy and objectives.
• Take ownership of personal development needs in anticipation of business requirements.
• Contribute to the team, ensuring the right environment is maintained for team and individual development.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.

• Knowledge and/or experience of charging and EVs is required
• Experience/knowledge of charging hardware, infrastructure and installations and regulations impacting this.
• Proven experience in managing high value, complex, multiple stakeholder projects (ideally in EV or Automotive but all PM experience considered)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A confident presenter, ability to pitch new ideas and projects
• Self-starter attitude, taking initiative to independently follow up on projects and staying on top of deadlines
• Highly organised, diligent, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience of working at a fast pace
• Ability to travel to our Centre network or prospective HPC sites/venues on a regular basis and attend relevant PAG and PCGB meetings (Travel within the UK and Europe / full driving license required)
• Powerful analytical skills
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels of business

The above list of Core Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The individual may be expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time, in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.

Benefits

We are looking for the very best and brightest to join our family of proud, passionate enthusiasts at Porsche Cars GB for what promises to be an incredible journey as we respect our history and embrace our future.

In return you will receive a highly competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, access to a VW ECOS Car and fuel card, private medical insurance, and other attractive benefits. If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we are looking for, are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a premium brand, and would love to join our team then please apply at the link below, attaching a copy of your CV and detailing your current remuneration package.

Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.