Chief Administration Officer

Position Title: CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (CAO) Location: HOUSTON, TX (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)

FLSA Class: EXEMPT

Responsible to: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Position Summary: The Chief Administration Officer (CAO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing the administrative, compliance, and operational support functions of the company. The CAO is responsible for designing and implementing business processes that ensure efficiency, scalability, and regulatory compliance across the organization. This role requires a highly strategic and operational leader who can balance day-today management with long-term organizational planning to support VoltaGrid’s continued growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape company strategy and ensure

operational alignment.

- Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline business operations and

strengthen organizational effectiveness.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, and other executives

on governance, compliance, and risk management.

- Direct corporate services including HR, compliance, corporate services, and

corporate communications.

- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure

efficient, compliant, and transparent operations.

- Provide oversight of insurance programs and internal administrative controls that

mitigate risk and support organizational effectiveness.

- Standardize and optimize internal processes to improve efficiency, cost

effectiveness, and scalability.

- Oversee facilities management and infrastructure, ensuring safe and productive

work environments.

- Ensure adoption and effective use of technology platforms (in partnership with

the CTO) to enhance collaboration, compliance, and reporting.

- Partner with People Operations to drive employee engagement, retention, and

compliance with labor laws.

- Ensure administrative functions support the company’s culture, values, and longterm talent strategy.

- Ensure administrative practices are applied equitably and support a positive

workplace environment.

- Ensure the organization maintains compliance with all local, state, federal, and

international regulatory requirements.

- Develop and maintain governance frameworks that protect company assets and

reputation.

- Provide oversight of corporate policies, ethics, and compliance training.

Other Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.

- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 7+ years in

senior/executive roles overseeing administrative, legal, compliance, or operational

functions.

- Proven success in scaling operations within a high-growth or complex, multientity environment (energy, technology, or industrial sectors preferred).

- Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, risk management,

and regulatory requirements.

- Demonstrated ability to design and implement organizational systems, policies,

and processes that drive efficiency and accountability.

- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strategic thinker with an ability to translate vision into execution.

- Strong business acumen and operational rigor.

- Integrity and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

- Ability to lead with influence, build consensus, and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Onsite in Cypress / Houston TX. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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