Vice President Operations

Confidential Jobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Vice President of Operations in San Francisco. The role involves overseeing a portfolio of energy projects and leading a cross-functional team. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience managing large-scale energy projects and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. The position starts hybrid but requires relocation to the Bay Area. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale turnkey or EPC energy projects.
• Previous experience working with EPC contractors and owners’ engineers.
• Demonstrated success managing project teams in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of a large portfolio of power generation and infrastructure projects.
• Build and mentor a high-performance team.
• Own P&L responsibility for project delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Project management

P&L responsibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree or MBA

Job description

Overview

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We are a leading provider of advanced power generation solutions helping data centers, utilities, and industrial clients transition toward more reliable and sustainable infrastructure. With cutting-edge distributed energy technologies, we focus on delivering customized, high-performance energy systems with precision and scale.

About the Role

As the Vice President of Operations, you will be responsible for building and leading a cross-functional team focused on the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects across North America. This role reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and plays a mission-critical role in delivering capital-intensive energy systems from concept through completion. This position is initially hybrid/remote, but with the expectation that the successful candidate will relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area over time to help lead and scale operations at a key U.S. hub.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of a large portfolio of power generation and infrastructure projects across multiple sites
• Build and mentor a high-performance team of project managers, engineers, and cross-functional contributors
• Own P&L responsibility for project delivery, with a focus on on-time and on-budget execution
• Cultivate and manage relationships with EPC firms, subcontractors, and external engineering teams
• Lead internal coordination across engineering, EHS, construction, and quality teams
• Present operational updates, risks, and milestones to senior leadership
• Continuously improve tools, processes, and KPIs related to project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale turnkey or EPC energy projects (preferably $50M+ range)
• Previous experience working with EPC contractors and owners’ engineers
• Demonstrated success managing project teams in matrixed organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of building and scaling operational teams

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree or MBA
• Experience in distributed generation, fuel cells, or alternative energy technologies
• Familiarity with data center, utility, or industrial infrastructure projects
• Strong presentation skills with executive stakeholders
• Experience building project controls and systems from the ground up

Travel & Relocation

Willingness to travel up to 50%, depending on project phase and location. Role is initially hybrid, but successful candidates should expect to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area over time.