State Operations Head

ESP Engineered; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed compensation + performance incentives

Onboarding and continuous learning support

Job summary

SolarSquare is seeking a State Operations Head for Rajasthan to lead project execution and operational excellence. The role focuses on hiring and managing teams to ensure quality rooftop solar installations. Candidates should have 5-10 years of field operations experience, preferably in the solar or construction industries, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to India's clean energy transition.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in project/field operations, preferably in solar, construction, telecom, infrastructure, or electrical.
• 2+ years in a people management role is a must.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and manage teams across the state.
• Drive culture of ownership and customer-centricity.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Supply Chain, and Customer Delight teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Operational planning

Resource allocation

Education

BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil

Tools

Project management tools

CRMs

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India.

In 3 years, we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.

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Job Title - State Operations Head – Rajasthan

Department - Opeartions

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Jaipur

Role Overview

As the State Operations Head – Rajasthan, you will be responsible for end-to-end project execution and operational excellence across the state. You will lead a team of Project Managers, Field Engineers, and Customer Delight professionals to deliver rooftop solar installations on time, with high quality, and customer satisfaction.

This is a high-impact leadership role that combines people management, execution excellence, and customer obsession.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and manage Project Managers and field operations teams across the state
• Drive a culture of ownership, quality, and customer-centricity

Operational Excellence

• Own and drive project delivery KPIs: TAT, quality score, NPS, and installation velocity
• Solve field escalations, civil/electrical site readiness issues, and DISCOM coordination hurdles
• Optimize allocation of manpower, materials, and vendors to ensure timely delivery

Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, Supply Chain, and Customer Delight teams
• Ensure seamless handoff of projects post-sale to installation and final handover

Vendor & Quality Oversight

• Onboard, train, and monitor local vendors and contractors
• Implement and enforce SolarSquare’s quality and safety SOPs across every project

Reporting & Reviews

• Maintain accurate dashboards and project tracking
• Lead daily/weekly reviews with internal teams and state stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Education: BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred
• Experience: 5–10 years in project/field operations, preferably in solar, construction, telecom, infrastructure, or electrical industries.
• 2+ years in a people management role is a must.
• Skills: Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management (internal & external)
• Operational planning, resource allocation, and hands-on execution mindset
• Familiarity with project management tools, CRMs, Google Sheets/Excel
• Other Must-Haves: Based in Jaipur or open to relocating
• Willing to travel within Rajasthan
• Two-wheeler + valid license; smartphone with internet

What We Offer

• Competitive fixed compensation + performance incentives
• Leadership role in India’s fastest-growing clean energy brand
• Onboarding, training, and continuous learning support
• Make a meaningful impact in India’s transition to clean energy