Senior Director, Energy Storage Project Execution

Qcells USA Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 263,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Sr. Director Project Execution to lead a team delivering high-quality, safe, and timely energy storage projects across Utility-scale and Commercial & Industrial sectors in North America.

The role focuses on developing strategy, market intelligence, stakeholder management, and cross-functional alignment with product development, procurement and sales to advance technology roadmaps and execution excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance
• 15+ years leading or managing project teams
• 7+ years in energy storage, renewables, power utilities, or energy consulting
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, AHJ and interconnection
• Experience with front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter storage business models
• Proven ability to manage reporting lines and stakeholders across time zones

Responsibilities

• Project Execution Planning: Define and formulate process and strategy for industry leading execution for the North American BESS
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Understanding utilities and ISOs interconnection requirements for smooth execution
• Competitive Analysis: Benchmark BESS SIs, hardware/software vendors, and developers to identify gaps
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Align strategic market requirements with roadmaps and commercial operations
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team across locations

Skills

Project leadership

Strategy

Market intelligence

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Sr. Director Project Execution to lead a team delivering high-quality, safe, and timely energy storage projects across Utility-scale and Commercial & Industrial sectors in North America.

The role focuses on developing strategy, market intelligence, stakeholder management, and cross-functional alignment with product development, procurement and sales to advance technology roadmaps and execution excellence.