Hybrid Head of Metering Operations – m/f/d

at wattline GmbH

• Job title: Head of Metering Operations – m/f/d
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ruderting, Germany

About the role

• Head of Metering Operations leading a central department with around 40 employees in the energy industry. Focused on strategic development, process improvement, and digitalization in energy metering operations.

Responsibilities

• Technical and disciplinary management of the Metering Operations department – overseeing the Energy Data Management, Switching Process Management and Installation Management teams.
• Direct leadership of three team managers and overall responsibility for approximately 40 employees.
• Responsibility for the operational implementation of metering point operations and for ensuring legally compliant processes.
• Develop strategic objectives together with divisional management and translate them into practical, implementable concepts.
• Actively drive the further development, standardization and digitalization of departmental processes.
• Close collaboration with other department heads and cross-departmental involvement in central topics.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in a leadership role at middle-management level, ideally in the energy sector or in a similarly complex, regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of processes and legal/regulatory requirements, ideally with prior experience in metering point operations or energy market processes.
• Modern leadership approach: provide direction, create accountability, and lead respectfully and on equal terms.
• Strategic vision, ability to shape change, and proven experience in digitizing processes.
• Structured and solution-oriented working style, ability to set clear priorities and act proactively.
• Willingness to be regularly present at the Ruderting (near Passau) location.

Benefits

• Attractive financial package including a performance-related component and a company car available for private use.
• Flexible working time arrangements (based on a 38-hour week) and flexibility in workplace location (ideally you live near the company headquarters in Ruderting near Passau).
• The option of a one-month sabbatical to pursue personal projects.
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g., e-bike leasing, canteen, fitness classes).