Vice President of Operations, North America

Position Overview

Lead the post-sale execution of your client's utility-scale tracker projects across the United States, ensuring a seamless transition from signed contract through project delivery, field services, technical support and after-sales. The initial mandate is North America, with potential to expand globally as the organization evolves.

Position Parameters

• Location: Remote, anywhere in the United States; proximity to major solar markets or a well-connected airport preferred.
• Travel: Significant domestic travel; the candidate must be comfortable operating as a road warrior.
• Reporting: Expected initially to report to the COO; may change with the organizational restructuring.
• Team: Four US Operations Program Managers, with likely oversight of Quality, Technical Product Support and Field Services.
• Compensation: USD 150,000-200,000 base salary, plus bonus/equity and benefits depending on profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full post-sale lifecycle of utility-scale tracker projects in North America.
• Create a disciplined handoff from Sales and Sales Engineering into Operations.
• Review contracts, scope, technical requirements and customer commitments before execution.
• Lead program management, QA/QC, technical support and field-service activities.
• Cookordinate Operations with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and customers.
• Manage project risk, change orders, warranties, escalations and corrective actions.
• Establish operational KPIs, governance and consistent execution standards.
• Act as a senior interface with developers, IPPs, EPCs and strategic customers.
• Build a scalable team and contribute to our client's future global operating model.

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years in utility-scale solar, renewable-energy equipment, EPC or related infrastructure; 7+ years in senior operational leadership.
• Proven responsibility for a portfolio of complex projects and leadership of program/project managers.
• Strong understanding of contracts, tracker or equipment delivery, installation, QA/QC, commissioning and after-sales.
• Technical credibility with Engineering and Field teams, combined with executive customer-management skills.
• Engineering degree strongly preferred; MBA beneficial but not essential.