Microgrid Program Manager

Microgrid Program Manager

Our client is a mission-driven clean energy company founded by one of the most successful innovators in large-scale solar and energy storage. With a legacy of delivering over 30 GW of solar and 90 GWh of storage, they are building the next generation of intelligent, distributed power systems. These technologies aim to transform the grid and provide equitable access to reliable, low-cost, clean energy in underserved and high-demand regions worldwide.

The Microgrid Program Manager will lead cross-functional execution of R&D-driven solar energy systems from concept through early deployments. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of product engineering, construction management, and customer implementation. The position plays a critical part in shaping how breakthrough solar and storage systems are brought to life in both internal development sites and live customer environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end program execution for internal product development and external deployment projects
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and EPC partners to ensure project delivery.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for both internal builds and customer systems
• Oversee the construction and commissioning of early development and commercial sites
• Translate complex engineering designs into executable field plans with input from cross-disciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and certification requirements
• Drive seamless hardware-software system integration and field functionality testing
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer engineering and project stakeholders during implementation
• Capture field learnings and contribute to iterative product design and deployment improvements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex projects in solar, storage, or advanced energy systems
• Strong knowledge of PV, battery energy storage, power electronics, and energy control systems
• Experience bridging R&D, engineering, and field deployment teams
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
• Willingness to travel up to 35% to sites, R&D facilities, and customer locations

Salary Range: 150-175K + incentives.