Deputy CBO

Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Paris, on-site
Start date: as soon as possible

About NW

NW aims to make the energy transition accessible to all. Since 2007, the group has been deploying innovative solutions to increase the share of low-carbon energies in the French electricity mix, support the stability of the electricity network and contributing to the development of electric mobility.

As the first French energy transition unicorn, NW is the leader in France in electricity storage with its JBox® solution and the precursor of high-power charging terminals, its IECharge®. The company is also expanding internationally, particularly in Europe and the United States. In February 2023, NW joined the FrenchTech Next40.

Due to our growth, we are looking for a Deputy CBO to support the Head of Business Division in the coordination and operational management of the division, support the leadership team animation, lead ad hoc cross-functional development projects, and fully represent the CBO when needed.

What you will do

• Leadership team animation

  • Participate in all the strategic meetings, and ensure follow-up on decisions and action items

  • Organise and facilitate the Business Division leadership team meetings

  • Foster alignment and constructive dialogue between BU MDs, New Countries Director, Business

  • Support Director and other divisions

  • Identify and surface tensions or misalignments before they escalate

• Cross-functional development projects (ad hoc)

  • Lead strategic or transversal projects

  • Coordinate contributors across divisions (Business, Product, Tech, Finance, Legal, HR)

  • Ensure delivery on scope, time, quality and budget (when applicable)

  • Report progress and flag risks

• Representation & delegation

  • Represent the CBO in internal and external meetings whenever needed

  • Make and communicate decisions in CBO's absence / or escalate to the group ExCom for decision if needed

• Matrix coordination

  • Be the first escalation point for cross-entity issues before they reach the Head

  • Facilitate interactions between the Business Division and the Product, Tech, Finance, Legal and HR divisions

  • Ensure cross-entity interdependence is managed and resolved

Desired skills

• You have good analytical and multitasking skills

• You have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

• You are familiar with the Office package (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• You are fluent in English and French

• Decision-making under ambiguity

• Problem-solving in complex environments

• Strategic planning & execution

• Executive stakeholder management

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy) or equivalent technical background.

• Proven experience (10 years) within the energy sector, preferably in BESS, solar PV, or wind.

• Experience with grid connection procedures and permitting processes are a plus

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Why NW?

• Join a dynamic and positive team conscious about our current climate challenges

• Discover the energy stocking and electric mobility industries

• Contribute to one of the most important transitions of our time aiming to achieve environmental stability for future generations

• Join a dynamic, positive, and committed team.

Recruitment process

• HR interview

• Manager interview

• Final interview