Sr. Director Project Execution

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

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director Project Execution to lead top-tier project delivery in the North American energy storage market.

You will oversee a team focused on quality, schedule, and safety, with close collaboration to BESS Strategy, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Product Development to guide growth and roadmap decisions. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project leadership experience in energy storage, strong cross-functional skills, and a deep understanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience leading or managing project teams.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in energy storage (BESS) or related fields.
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, including AHJ and interconnection requirements.
• Experience with both Utility-scale and C&I energy storage business models.
• Proven track record in corporate reporting and multi-timezone stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define and formulate process and strategy for industry leading execution in North American BESS.
• Conduct market intelligence and policy analysis for interconnection and policy alignment.
• Benchmark against top BESS SIs and vendors to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Align strategy with BESS Strategy, Procurement, Product Development, and Sales teams.
• Direct and mentor a highly technical team ensuring business continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and forward-thinking Sr. Director Project Execution to drive top tier project execution, focusing on quality, schedule and safety in the North American energy storage market. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for project execution for both Utility-scale and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sectors.

The successful candidate will partner closely with BESS Strategy, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Product Development teams to establish and drive the long‑term growth strategy, product roadmap governance, operational excellence initiatives, and executive reporting processes to guide executive‑level decision‑making and product roadmap orientation. This role requires a highly strategic leader with strong project execution background, cross‑functional leadership capabilities, and deep understanding of the BESS industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ProjectExecutionPlanning: Define and formulateprocess and strategy for industry leadingexecutionfor the North American BESS
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Understandingvarious requirements from differing utilities to ISOs to ensure smoothinterconnection andexaction.
• Competitive Analysis: Evaluate top‑tier BESS System Integrators (SIs), hardware/software vendors, and developers to benchmark our competitive positioning and identify product or partnership gaps.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely withBESS Strategy, Procurement,Product Developmentand Sales teams to align strategic market requirements with technology roadmaps and commercial operations.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team.Identify criticalskillsand build up a team to ensure businesscontinuity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance
• Minimum 15+ years of experience leading or managing project teams.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in energy storage (BESS), renewable energy, power utilities, or energy consulting.
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, including AHJ, interconnection and regulatory requirements.
• Strong comprehension of the business models and value propositions for both Utility‑scale (front‑of‑the‑meter) and C&I (behind‑the‑meter) energy storage projects.
• Proven track record of working effectively within a corporate structure, with demonstrated success in managing reporting lines and stakeholder relationships across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience at top‑tier BESS developers, IPPs, Utilities, or BESS SIs

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $263,300 – $329,200
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $241,300 – $301,700
• Zone 3 (All others): $219,400 – $274,300

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business‑related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ( “HQCA” ) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Mobility
• Standing 20% of time
• Sitting 70% of time
• Walking 10% of time
• Strength Pulling up to 10 Pounds
• Pushing up to 10 Pounds
• Carrying up to 10 Pounds
• Lifting up to 10 Pounds
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
• Typing F
• Handling F
• Reaching F
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
• Turning F
• Twisting F
• Bending O
• Crouching O
• Balancing N
• Climbing N
• Crawling N
• Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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