Project Lead – New Market Expansion

About the role

As the Project Lead for Jaza’s New Market Expansion, you will act as the "CEO of the Launch," driving the company’s entry into a new country. You will navigate regulatory landscapes, forge local partnerships, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to scale from 10 to 120 hubs.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct deep‑dive research on labor laws, competitor landscape, and technical infrastructure.
• Lead the roadmap for site validation, hub construction, technical operations, hyper‑care support, and commercial execution.
• Build, line‑manage and develop local teams while ensuring compliance and safety.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders.
• Oversee physical and digital setup of operations, including office space and recruitment.
• Define, track, and own success metrics (OKRs) for the first 90 days, such as cost‑per‑acquisition and revenue.
• Drive pilot performance, gather insights, iterate on strategy, and make go/no‑go decisions.
• Prepare and present regular performance updates to senior leadership.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or project management, preferably in a high‑growth startup or consulting environment.
• 3+ years experience in the renewable energy industry is desired.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments and spend significant time in the field.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• SQL (major plus)
• API integrations

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact market entry from inception to scale.
• Exposure to renewable energy sector and cross‑functional leadership.
• Dynamic, fast‑moving startup environment.