Remote Virtual Power Plant Program Lead

Qcells North America; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program Manager to lead the design, launch, and continuous improvement of VPP programs across the U.S. You will enable distributed energy resources (DERs) to deliver grid services, create value for customers, and support utility partners.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong execution, and effective teamwork across departments. This role is remote with relocation to our onsite Houston location by Q1 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in VPP, DER, Demand Response, or energy market program management.
• Direct experience with utilities, VPP aggregators, or grid service providers.
• Knowledge of U.S. utility electricity market structures and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch new VPP programs aligned with profit modeling and utility requirements.
• Build end-to-end program processes including enrollment, compliance, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish workflows.
• Continuously improve operations with focus on automation and customer impact.
• Evolve the roadmap for DER monetization and market opportunities.

Skills

VPP program management

DER knowledge

Utility coordination

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy systems, or related technical field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Qcells North America is seeking a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program Manager to lead the design, launch, and continuous improvement of VPP programs across the U.S. You will enable distributed energy resources (DERs) to deliver grid services, create value for customers, and support utility partners.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong execution, and effective teamwork across departments. This role is remote with relocation to our onsite Houston location by Q1 2027.