Head of Group Asset Cars / Responsable Groupe des actifs automobiles at Europcar

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fleet Management, Data Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Operational Efficiency, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Telematics Systems, GPS Tracking, Maintenance Strategy, Safety Regulations, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Performance Metrics, Training Programs, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Job Description Mains objectives: The Head of Group Asset Cars is responsible for the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and data-driven optimization of the entire vehicle repair and maintenance function across EmG Corporate markets, alongside leveraging data for fleet intelligence and predictive maintenance. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES : Strategic Vision & Leadership for Repair & Maintenance: Develop and implement a cohesive group-wide strategy for vehicle/equipment repair, preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance programs. Establish group-wide standards, policies, and procedures for all maintenance activities, ensuring consistency and best practices across all markets. Lead the transition from reactive to proactive and predictive maintenance models using data and technology. Set group-level KPIs fleet operating costs and non-operating fleet (NOF) performance. Oversee the entire lifecycle of fleet assets from a maintenance perspective, influencing acquisition and disposal decisions based on performance and cost data. Fleet Intelligence & Data Analytics: Champion the adoption and utilization of fleet telematics, GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics, and other data collection technologies. Build and lead a "fleet intelligence" capability, leveraging data analysts and advanced analytics to derive actionable insights from fleet performance data. Develop predictive models to forecast equipment failures, optimize maintenance schedules, and identify opportunities for fuel efficiency and reduced wear and tear. Implement reporting dashboards and visualization tools to provide real-time insights into fleet health, performance, and maintenance costs to senior management. Operational Management & Optimization: Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of all repair and maintenance workshops, whether in-house or third-party. Optimize spare parts inventory management across the group to minimize stockouts and reduce carrying costs. Drive lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives within maintenance operations. Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal policies across the fleet. Financial Management & Cost Control: Develop, manage, and control the group's repair and maintenance budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or reliability. Analyze and report on maintenance costs per vehicle/asset, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions. Optimize warranty recovery processes and maximize asset residual values through effective maintenance. Contribute to capital expenditure planning for fleet replacement based on total cost of ownership (TCO) and performance data. Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and developing a community of fleet managers, maintenance managers, technicians, and data analysts across different countries. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous learning within the fleet and maintenance teams. Establish robust training programs for maintenance personnel on new technologies, diagnostic tools, and repair techniques. Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Supporting countries budgets, resources, and central function relationships related to Fleet repair and maintenance. Collaborate closely with Operations, Fleet, Finance, IT, and Procurement teams to ensure fleet availability meets operational demands and financial targets. Communicate fleet performance, maintenance strategies, and key intelligence findings to executive leadership and other stakeholders. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS : Operations, IT, Security, Product, Digital, Country Operations, Procurement, Finance EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS External: Network infrastructure vendors, telecom providers, cloud service partners, external consultants Required Profile : Previous experience : At least 10 years in fleet management or automotive maintenance, with multi-country responsibilities. Proven track record in leading maintenance strategy, data-driven decision-making, and managing cross-functional teams Education level : Engineering degree (mechanical, automotive, maintenance) or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred Languages : Fluent in English (mandatory); French is a strong asset. Computer skills and software used : Advanced proficiency in fleet telematics systems, predictive maintenance tools, GPS diagnostics, PowerBI or equivalent analytics platforms, Excel Personal Characteristics : Strategic mindset with strong analytical orientation Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities Results-oriented, rigorous, and adaptable Comfortable managing teams across different geographies Culture of safety and operational excellence Europcar Mobility Group Europcar Mobility Group is a global mobility player, with 75 years of mobility services expertise and a leading position in Europe. “We help to change the way you move” is what we stand for and brings us together. We offer to individuals and businesses a wide range of car and van rental services, be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more, on-demand or on subscription, relying on a fleet of more than 250.000 vehicles, equipped with the latest engines including an increasing share of electric vehicles. Our brands address differentiated needs, use cases and expectations: Europcar® - a global leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, with a premium positioning, Goldcar® - a frontrunner at providing low-cost car rental services in Europe, and Fox-Rent-A-Car®, one of the main players in the car rental market in the US, with a "value for money" positioning. Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of our more than 8,000 employees, everywhere we deliver our mobility solutions, thanks to a strong network in over 130 countries. More info at: www.europcar-mobility-group.com At the end of the 19th century, the car was a luxury reserved for the elite, but interested everyone, attracting crowds: in 1898, the first car show was held in Paris. Car rental will see the light a few years later, across the Atlantic, but its development will be stopped by the first and then by the Second World Wars. In the aftermath of the war, a Parisian entrepreneur revived the idea: “If you can’t afford to buy a car, why not rent one when you need it?”. His name was Raoul-Louis Mattei and in 1949, he created "L'Abonnement Automobile": a company that would later become the Compagnie Internationale Europcars, then Europcar. Its headquarters, located 11 rue du Champ de Mars also included a rental agency. The company's success was rapid, as car rental responded to a real need. In 1951, l’Abonnement Automobile was the first company for car rental without a driver and its fleet counted 750 4 CV. Now, the Europcar Mobility Group has over 200,000 vehicles on average in its fleet and serves 5 million customers in more than 140 countries. But the vision our Group was founded upon remains the same, while being more relevant and promising than ever, as we are entering the usage and sharing economy era !

Responsibilities

The Head of Group Asset Cars is responsible for the strategic direction and operational efficiency of vehicle repair and maintenance across corporate markets. This role includes developing maintenance strategies, overseeing fleet intelligence, and managing financial aspects of fleet operations.