Sr. VPP Program Manager
Qcells North America · United States · Today
RemoteRemoteProject ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, launch, and scaling of VPP programs aligned with Qcells’ profit modeling, customer needs, utility requirements, and market opportunities.
- Own and evolve the roadmap for Qcells’ VPP programs, identifying new DER monetization opportunities, grid services offerings, and expansion strategies across multiple markets.
- Drive cross-functional coordination across Product, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to support successful program execution and scalability.
- Develop and optimize end-to-end program processes, including resource registration, customer enrollment, dispatch operations, compliance, settlement, and performance monitoring.
- Lead discussions and coordination with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, aggregators, and external partners regarding program participation, interconnection requirements, and market integration.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements focused on automation, scalability, customer experience, and program performance.
- Analyze market trends, regulatory developments, and utility program structures to inform strategic roadmap decisions and business opportunities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for VPP operations, DER aggregation, and grid services strategy across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Business, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in VPP, DER, Demand Response, Energy Markets, Grid Services, or Utility Program Management.
- Direct experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, VPP aggregators, DERMS providers, or grid service organizations.
- Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, DER integration requirements, and wholesale electricity market structures across the U.S.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive strategic initiatives and manage multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.