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Khaoula Bya

Innovation & Strategy Consultant/Energy Transition

€800/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Khaoula

Innovative and forward-thinking Operations & Innovation Manager with a strong background in smart energy, e-mobility, and digital transformation. Certified project manager, skilled at bridging technology, user experience, and business strategy to deliver impactful products and scalable solutions. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, developing smart charging and energy-optimization platforms, and driving the adoption of emerging technologies across Europe. Passionate about design thinking, sustainable innovation, and data-driven decision-making that advance the global energy transition.
  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • ista France:
    Operations manager
    November 2023 - Today (2 years and 7 months)
    • Lead strategic planning and rollout of new business lines, including solar energy and EV charging solutions.
    • Coordinate cross-functional teams and internal resources to align with company and group objectives.
    • Implement an Agile organizational structure to improve collaboration, responsiveness, and delivery efficiency across teams.
    • Oversee budgeting and cost control to ensure sustainable growth.
    • Drive organizational change and foster innovation culture across departments.
    • Manage suppliers and strategic partnerships to optimize operational efficiency.
    Strategic planning Data analysis Market analysis Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management
  • ista
    Innovation Manager
    May 2022 - November 2023 (1 year and 6 months)
    • Led development of smart charging and energy optimization products for residential and commercial markets.
    • Led strategic consulting to assess new market opportunities and define the company's competitive positioning in the energy sector.
    • Built and managed a new cross-functional team for the EV charging business line (IRVE).
    • Designed the offer structure, business model, and profitability plan for market launch.
    • Partnered with startups and innovation hubs to accelerate product deployment.
    Innovation Management Project Management Budget Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Renewable Energy
  • ESPCI Paris, Chimie ParisTech, IAE
    Lecturer & Trainer
    September 2023 - Today (2 years and 9 months)
    Grenoble, France
    • Teach graduate-level courses in Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Value Analysis, and Project Management.
    • Support academic programs bridging technology, business, and sustainability.

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Education

  • MS URBANTIC–
    École des Ponts ParisTech & École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris (EIVP)
    2018
    MS URBANTIC–
  • Engineering Degree
    École Hassania des Travaux Publics
    2017
    Engineering Degree

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