Solar Operations Manager: Lead Residential Projects & Growth

American Energy Care / AEC Solar; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

American Energy Care / AEC Solar in Albany, NY is seeking an Operations Manager to lead residential and small commercial solar projects from kickoff to completion. You will coach teams in sales, quality, and field operations, analyze processes, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with a focus on customer experience.

The role requires at least 3 years in sales operations and management, strong Excel analytics, CRM proficiency, and a hands-on, team-first leadership style.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of sales operations and management experience.
• Analytical skills with strong Excel knowledge.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with CRMs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage team members, resources, and processes to complete a high volume of residential and small commercial solar projects to client standards.
• Develops, manages, and reports on key revenue and margin metrics.
• Utilizes data to optimize customer account targeting and improve outcomes.
• Ensure alignment of sales to maximize sales force effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and project execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

CRM software

Job description

American Energy Care / AEC Solar in Albany, NY is seeking an Operations Manager to lead residential and small commercial solar projects from kickoff to completion. You will coach teams in sales, quality, and field operations, analyze processes, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with a focus on customer experience.

The role requires at least 3 years in sales operations and management, strong Excel analytics, CRM proficiency, and a hands-on, team-first leadership style.