Team Lead Digitalisation - Europe (d/f/m) at JA Solar GmbH

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Analytics, Process Optimization, ERP, CRM, AI-enabled Solutions, Change Management, BESS Project Workflows, PV Module Business

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Description

Your mission Job Title Team Lead – Digitalisation Europe Position, Location, Department Full-time | Madrid, Munich, London | Digitalisation Europe Position Summary The Team Lead – Digitalisation is responsible for leading and advancing the company’s digital transformation initiatives across the photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) business. This role focuses on enabling end-to-end digitalization across the value chain, including sales, project delivery, supply chain, and after-sales services, to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and data-driven decision-making. The role combines people leadership and functional leadership, translating functional strategy and business priorities into day-to-day execution. The Team Lead drives operational excellence, supports cross-functional collaboration, and develops team capabilities to meet business objectives. This role is based in either Madrid, Munich, or London with 50% home office. Reporting Line Reports to Vice President Europe Major Responsibilities People Leadership Lead and manage the digital transformation team, including digital product managers, analysts, and technical specialists Set clearobjectives,monitorperformance, and provide regular feedback and development support to team members Plan team capacity,allocateresources, and ensure delivery against agreed priorities Foster a collaborative, performance-driven, and solution-oriented team culture Digital Transformation & Functional Delivery Develop and execute a digital transformation roadmap aligned with the company’s PV module and BESS business strategy Identifyand implement digital solutions to enhance efficiency across key business processes, including sales pipeline management, project execution, supply chain, and service operations Oversee the implementation and optimization of digital platforms and systems, such as ERP, CRM, project management tools, and data platforms, with a focus on PV and BESS business needs Support the digitalization of BESS project lifecycle management, including design coordination, delivery tracking, and performance monitoring Manage digital projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget Process & Continuous Improvement Enable data-driven decision-making by improving data integration, reporting, and analytics across PV and energy storage operations Define and monitor KPIs to evaluate the impact of digital initiatives on business performance Identifyinefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives across digital workflows and systems Develop,maintain, and improve digital processes, documentation, and reporting standards Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with commercial, engineering, and operations teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable digital initiatives Act as a key interface between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery expectations Drive change management initiatives and promote a digital mindset across the organization, particularly within technical and project teams Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends in renewable energy, digitalization, and energy storage Performance Indicators Delivery of digital projects against agreed timelines, scope, and budget Adoption and effectiveness of digital solutions across business functions Process efficiency and improvement outcomes (e.g., cycle time reduction, automation gains, systemutilization) Data quality, reporting accuracy, and system reliability Team performance, engagement, and capability development Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness Your profile Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, or a related field with a strong digital or technology focus 7–10 years of professional experience in digital transformation, data and analytics, AI-enabled solutions, IT systems, or process optimization within the renewable energy, photovoltaic, energy storage, or industrial sectors Proven experience in leading digital or cross-functional project teams or coordinating complex digital initiatives Strong understanding of PV module business and/or BESS project workflows (e.g., sales, engineering, EPC, O&M) Experience with digital systems such as ERP (e.g., SAP), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), and data or analytics platforms Strong project management skills, with experience delivering complex cross-functional projects Fluency in English at professional working proficiency level (C1) is mandatory; Chinese fluency is an advantage. Skills & Competencies Strong people leadership and team management capability Ability to translate business needs into practical and scalable digital solutions Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset Strong problem-solving capability and execution focus Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic, cross-functional environment High levelof accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset Understanding of data, analytics, and AI-driven process optimization and automation Travel Requirement Occasional travel within Europe as required (approximately 15%) Why us? About us JA Solar was founded in 2005. As a photovoltaic power generation solution platform we continue to advance the "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. The "One Body" refers to our main industry chain integrating silicon wafers, cells, and modules, while the "Two Wings" refer to our PV auxiliary materials and equipment industry and PV+ application scenario solutions. In 2019, JA Solar was officially listed on the A-share market (stock symbol: "JA Solar"; stock code: 002459). With continuous technological innovation, stable financial strengths, and a well-developed global sales and service network, JA Solar has been widely recognized by domestic and international customers and has been listed in the "Fortune 500 China 500" and "Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises" for multiple consecutive years.

Responsibilities

Lead the digital transformation team to advance digitalization across the PV and BESS value chain, including sales, supply chain, and after-sales. Translate functional strategies into execution while overseeing the implementation of digital platforms and data-driven decision-making processes.