Senior Vice President Operations - SolMicroGrid : Job Details

Senior Vice President of Operations

Corporate Summary

SolMicroGrid (the Company ) is a leading developer and operator of microgrid systems that provide efficient and sustainable solutions. The company's distributed energy product offerings include power generation and energy storage systems plus software to protect from power outages and enhance system performance, enabling cost-effective, renewable power for commercial and industrial customers. SolMicroGrid is a proud portfolio company of

Morgan Stanley Energy Partners.

Position Summary

SolMicroGrid, is searching for a Senior Vice President of Operations who has strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business with a creative point of view. The Senior Vice President of Operations will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within our industry, preferably having worked their way up to an executive role. We believe this trajectory helps a person develop a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of our industry.

The position is based in SMG s midtown New York office.

Objectives of this role

• Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels.
• Build a superior operations organization which can execute at the required levels of speed and efficiency to satisfy the company s customer requirements.
• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning.
• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.
• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations and take appropriate action when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze existing internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO.
• Oversee operations, and partner with CEO so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targets.
• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitability.
• Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide direct leadership of SolMicroGrid s operations including procurement, estimating, project management, construction management and supply chain management establishing departmental and project budgets controlling construction processes; and seeking system improvements to a rapidly growing company.
• Ensure that the operations area can facilitate the delivery of projects to customers on time and within budget.

Position Requirements

• 7 to 10 Years experience in C&I renewable energy
• Project experience in key markets including CA and mid-Atlantic states
• The ability to work in person in New York Midtown Office
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
• Significant construction leadership experience
• Strong set of contacts within renewable energy industry and with channel partners
• Strong history of cost management and control, continuous cost reduction methods
• Demonstrated ability to directly manage and oversee numerous construction projects simultaneously.
• Expert knowledge of contracting process, subcontractor relationship management, conflict management and risk mitigation
• Periodic short-term, domestic travel as project development needs dictate

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or similar focus required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.