How to apply for Senior Rollout Manager (f/m/x) – DACH

About IONITY

IONITY builds and operates a Europe-wide network of high-power charging stations. The company focuses on making long-distance EV travel reliable and sustainable. Working there means contributing directly to the shift away from fossil fuels in road transport.

About the role

As senior rollout manager for DACH, you own a portfolio of high-power charging sites from planning through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. You coordinate internal teams, authorities, landowners, grid operators, construction firms, and installation partners. The role is central to IONITY's network growth in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

A typical day

A typical day might involve calls with construction partners and grid operators, reviewing schedules and risks for several sites, and resolving permitting or technical issues. You would also coordinate with internal teams on handover to operations and report on portfolio progress. Site visits across DACH are likely part of the routine.

Who IONITY is looking for

• Has managed multi-site infrastructure rollouts, ideally EV charging, telecom, or energy projects, across the full lifecycle from site preparation to acceptance.
• Can handle complex, cross-functional projects with many external stakeholders including permitting authorities, grid operators, and construction contractors.
• Is fluent in German and English, based in Germany, and willing to travel to sites across the DACH region.
• Has strong skills in scope, schedule, dependency, risk, cost, and quality management for a portfolio of sites, not just single projects.

Tips for this application

• Quantify your rollout experience: number of sites delivered, average timeline per site, budget size, and how many external partners you coordinated.
• Name specific permitting or grid connection challenges you solved in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, since DACH regulations are central to this role.
• Mention any HPC or EV charging infrastructure experience explicitly, even if it was a smaller part of a previous role.
• Show that you can manage a portfolio, not just one project at a time, by describing how you prioritised sites by risk and strategic value.
• Write your CV and cover letter in German if possible, since the role is DACH-focused and the job description is in German.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your track record delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget, with concrete numbers.', 'How you manage multiple external stakeholders such as authorities, grid operators, and construction firms toward shared milestones.', 'Your understanding of the DACH market for EV charging, including permitting and grid connection realities.', 'Why you want to work on EV charging infrastructure specifically and how this role fits your experience.']

Research before applying

• IONITY's current network size, site count, and expansion plans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• IONITY's investors and shareholders, and how that affects its strategy and growth targets.
• Typical permitting and grid connection processes for charging sites in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Competitors in the DACH HPC charging market and how IONITY positions itself against them.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would structure a rollout portfolio across DACH, including how you prioritise the most complex or risky sites.
• A specific example of a project where you had to manage delays from permitting, grid connection, or construction partners.
• How you coordinate internal teams, authorities, landowners, grid operators, and contractors on shared milestones and quality standards.
• Your approach to risk management and cost control across multiple simultaneous site builds.
• What you know about IONITY's network, its HPC technology, and the competitive landscape in DACH.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying with only single-project experience and no evidence of managing a portfolio of sites simultaneously.
• Ignoring the DACH-specific regulatory and grid connection context, which is central to this role.
• Writing a generic cover letter that does not mention EV charging, HPC infrastructure, or IONITY's network.