Head of Operations

Voltify•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Voltify is developing the next generation of rail technology with battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network. This innovation aims to reduce the rail industry's energy expenses by over 20%, representing significant savings. The company has secured over $50 million in contingent orders from major global rail companies and has raised more than $30 million from prominent investors. The founding team has a successful history in building billion-dollar public companies in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The Head of Operations will be a key leader in this high-velocity team, embracing extreme ownership and responsibility to manage complex operational challenges, from regulatory filings to scaling infrastructure, ultimately contributing to the company's mission of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape the future of rail technology.

Requirements

Proven experience in Operations /Business Operations /COO /Head of Ops roles
Legal education required
Strong execution mindset with extreme ownership
Experience in startup or scale-up environments
Ability to build structure without slowing the company down
Comfortable operating across people, processes, systems, and legal matters
Hands on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Product, Finance and external partners
Strong problem-solving and adaptability

Nice To Haves

legal

Responsibilities

Build and maintain an environment where teams can execute fast, focus on impact, and win
Recruit top talent and supply them with everything they need to perform at their best
Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations across the company
Own and track company KPIs, ensuring execution is aligned with business objectives
Own all operational legal matters, contracts, permits, and regulatory interactions
Manage grants, applications, reporting, and follow-up processes
Own facilities management, purchasing, equipment, and operational infrastructure
Ensure teams have the tools, systems, and resources needed to operate efficiently
Manage and support multidisciplinary teams
Handle procurement processes, budgets, and vendor coordination