
Managing Director – Germany
Ampowr
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Define and execute Ampowr’s Germany market strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Identify and capture opportunities across the BESS value chain (project development, asset ownership, Energy-as-a-Service, EMS solutions).
- Build Ampowr’s market positioning and brand presence in Germany.
- Drive high-value commercial opportunities with large energy users, utilities, developers, and infrastructure players.
- Build strategic partnerships with EPC contractors, developers, energy traders, and technology partners.
- Lead negotiations for large-scale battery storage projects and long-term contracts.
- Establish and scale Ampowr’s German organization, building a high-performance local sales and operations team.
- Create a strong performance culture aligned with Ampowr’s mission and values.
- Represent Ampowr in the German energy ecosystem, including regulators, industry bodies, and government stakeholders.
- Monitor and influence regulatory and market developments impacting energy storage.
- Represent Ampowr at industry conferences, policy forums, and strategic events.
- Coordinate closely with Ampowr’s management team and headquarters on strategy, investments, and operational execution.
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Renewables, Engineering, Energy Systems or a related field.
- 10–15+ years experience in the energy sector, preferably in renewables, battery storage, energy infrastructure or flexibility markets.
- Experience building and scaling a business unit, country operation, or new market, as a Business, Engineering or Financial director.
- Strong network in the German energy ecosystem (utilities, developers, investors, grid operators, regulators).
- Deep understanding of German energy markets, regulation, and energy transition trends.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving scale-up environment.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in German and English.
- Based in the West Germany region (Rhine Main / North Rhine-Westfalia).
- Willingness to travel to the HQ in Utrecht as required.
Benefits
- Lead the launch of Ampowr Germany in one of Europe’s most dynamic energy markets.
- Shape the future of grid-scale battery storage and energy flexibility.
- Work with a highly innovative and mission-driven international team.
- Play a key role in accelerating the energy transition in Europe.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project developmentasset ownershipEnergy-as-a-ServiceEMS solutionsbattery storageenergy infrastructureflexibility marketsbusiness unit scalingmarket strategy executionnegotiation
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managemententrepreneurial mindsetnegotiation skillsperformance culture buildingcommunicationstrategic partnership buildingteam buildinginfluencenetworking
Certifications
Master’s degreeBachelor’s degree