Senior Manager of Commercial Operations

Senior Manager of Commercial Operations

Location: Irvine, CA, United States Location Type: On-site Salary Range: 120000 - 170000 USD Annually

Qcells Service Solutions('QSS') is a residential solar asset operation and maintenance service company powered by Qcells. QSS set up a design standard and installation guide for EnFin TPO and provide a specialized Quality assurance review service. QSS monitors all assets proactively to resolve any issue, so that maximizes homeowner experience and capital investor's value. We are looking for a Senior Manager of Commercial Operations to lead and optimize procurement activities for our portfolio of residential solar assets. This role will oversee the daily operations, commercial strategies, and asset performance management for our portfolio of financed solar assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coordinating between technical teams, financial stakeholders, and external partners to ensure optimal operational efficiency, compliance, and revenue generation. This position will be based out of Irvine, CA, Houston, TX or remote.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize asset performance and financial returns.
• Assist with expansion into new product lines.
• Oversee contract management, including service agreements, warranties, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor and analyze asset performance data, identify issues, and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with finance, engineering, and sales teams to align operational plans with company goals and investor expectations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on operational KPIs, financial metrics, and project status to senior leadership.
• Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and best practices across operations.
• Manage budget, resource planning, and vendor negotiations to optimize operational costs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in asset management, operations, or project management within the renewable energy sector, particularly solar or distributed generation.
• Proven leadership experience managing commercial operations teams.
• Strong understanding of solar O&M, project financing, and contractual frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's preferred

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.

MobilityStanding20% of timeSitting70% of timeWalking10% of timeStrengthPullingup to 10 PoundsPushingup to 10 PoundsCarryingup to 10 PoundsLiftingup to 10 PoundsDexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)TypingFHandlingFReachingF - 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)TurningFTwistingFBendingOCrouchingOBalancingNClimbingNCrawlingNKneelingN - 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.