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. 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

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Execution Planning: Define and formulate process and strategy for industry leading execution for the North American BESS

• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Understanding various requirements from differing utilities to ISOs to ensure smooth interconnection and execution.

• 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 with BESS Strategy, Procurement, Product Development and Sales teams to align strategic market requirements with technology roadmaps and commercial operations.

• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team. Identify critical skills and build up a team to ensure business continuity.

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

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

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