EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

Company: Kia America
Location: Irvine
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

At Kia, we're creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

Summary

The EV Charging Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for shaping and implementing Kia America's U.S. EV charging strategies for home, mobile, and public EV/PHEV charging, as well as representing Kia in the IONNA charging joint venture and in relevant policy meetings.

The EV Charging Infrastructure Manager will serve as Kia America's in-house EVSE/charging infrastructure subject matter expert, and will create innovative solutions and proposals that consider EV/PHEV driver needs, homeowner needs, Kia dealer needs, and many other factors (technology, EVSE/networks/providers, etc.). The Manager will monitor customer charging requirements, major EV charging trends (NACS, hardware, software, competitors, NEVI, V2X, HEMS, on-board charging technology, utilities, legislation/policy), and other relevant charging-related developments to help devise superior Kia charging strategies.

The Manager will work across Kia's organization to ultimately support Kia EV/PHEV adoption via charging solutions.

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 40%

Define and manage Kia's charging strategies, partnerships, and recommendations for home, mobile, and public. Shape Kia dealer charging solutions.

2nd Priority - 30%

Represent Kia in the IONNA charging joint venture.

3rd Priority - 20%

Serve as EV charging partnership manager (for Tesla/NACS, Electrify America, ChargePoint, PlugShare, etc).

4th Priority - 10%

Serve as Kia America's charging SME (NACS, EVSE, V2X, policy). Represent Kia in policy-related requirements.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Advanced degree (MSE, MBA) preferred Overall Experience
  • 8-10 years of experience in engineering, automotive planning/strategy, or closely related fields required
  • 5+ years of professional experience with CPO or automotive OEM
  • Automotive industry experience and experience with PHEVs and EVs
  • Sharp knowledge of the EV charging ecosystem Directly Related Experience
    • 3+ years of professional experience and expertise in EV charging systems/hardware/software
    • Sharp knowledge of EV charging standards (SAE, CCS, NACS, UL, etc.), main entities in public charging such as Charge Point Operators (CPO), eMobility Service Providers (EMSP), charger manufacturers, as well as legislation (NEVI, IRA, ACC2), roaming platforms and site hosts.
    • Understanding of next-generation charging/concepts and how an OEM should strategize to maintain competitiveness Other Requirements:
      • May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
      • Occasional travel may be required domestically and/or internationally
        
        Skills
        
        Ability to distill complex topics into concise executive-level reports
        Ability to make decisions and recommendations through data-driven analytics and learning through customers feedback
        Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau competency
        Good written and oral communication abilities, and presentation skills
        Knowledge of sourcing of key charging metrics (AFDC, JOET, NREL, PlugShare, etc.)
        Strong analytical/mathematical skills
        Team-oriented attitude
        
        Competencies
        
        Care for People
        Chase Excellence, Every Day
        Dare to Push Boundaries
        Empower People to Act
        Move Further, Together
        Pay Range
        
        $101,964 - $141,748
        
        Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.
        
        Equal Employment Opportunities
        
        KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
        
        Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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