Sr. Director Project Execution

Qcells North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 263,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in California seeks a highly analytical, strategic Sr. Director Project Execution to lead top-tier project execution for North American energy storage markets (BESS) in Utility-scale and C&I sectors.

You will head a technically strong team, drive process and strategy, and collaborate across Strategy, Procurement, Product Development, and Sales. The role requires 15+ years in project leadership within energy storage, utilities, or consulting, and deep NA power sector

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading or managing project teams.
• 7+ years in energy storage (BESS), renewable energy, power utilities, or energy consulting.
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, interconnection and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of both Utility-scale and behind-the-meter energy storage business models.
• Proven ability to operate within a corporate structure across time zones and cultures.
• Prior experience at top-tier BESS developers, IPPs, utilities, or BESS SIs.

Responsibilities

• ProjectExecutionPlanning: Define and formulate process and strategy for industry leading execution for the North American BESS.
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Understand requirements from utilities to ISOs for interconnection and exaction.
• Competitive Analysis: Benchmark SIs, vendors, and developers to identify gaps.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Align market requirements with roadmaps and commercial operations.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Energy policy knowledge

Education

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

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and forward-thinkingSr. Director Project Execution to drivetop tier projectexecution,focusing on quality, schedule and safetyin theNorth American energy storage market. In this role, you will lead a team responsible forproject executionfor bothUtility-scale and Commercial & Industrial (C&I)sectors.

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and forward-thinkingSr. Director Project Execution to drivetop tier projectexecution,focusing on quality, schedule and safetyin theNorth American energy storage market. In this role, you will lead a team responsible forproject executionfor bothUtility-scale and Commercial & Industrial (C&I)sectors.

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 ahighlytechnical team.Identify criticalskillsand build up a teamto 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

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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