Sr. Director of Industrialization

Description

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and forward-thinking Sr. Director of Industrialization to drive Qcells designed BESS solution, in the North American energy storage market. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for both SCM (supply chain management) and Contract Manufacturing for both Utility-scale and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sectors.

The successful candidate will partner closely with BESS Strategy, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales, and Project Execution teams to establish and drive the long-term growth strategy, product roadmap governance, operational excellence initiatives, and executive reporting processes to guide executive-level decision-making and product roadmap orientation. This role requires a highly strategic leader with strong business acumen, cross-functional leadership capabilities, and deep understanding of the BESS industry.

• Strategic Market Planning:
  Identifying manufacturing partnerships and strategic procurement needs across Utility-scale, C&I, and emerging energy storage markets.
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis:
  Analyze regulatory changes (e.g., materials, contracts, tariffs, etc.) to evaluate policies and opportunities and recommend strategic actions to leadership.
• Competitive Analysis:
  Evaluate various contract manufacturing firms and current status of supply chain to enhance competitive positioning, also identifying product or partnership gaps.
• Cross-Functional Alignment:
  Work closely with BESS Strategy, Procurement, Product Development and Sales teams to align strategic market requirements with technology roadmaps and commercial operations.
• Team Leadership:
  Direct and mentor a highly technical team. Identify critical skills and build up a team to ensure business continuity.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance
• Minimum 15+ years of experience leading or managing project teams.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in energy storage (BESS), renewable energy, power utilities, or energy consulting.
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, especially around BESS usage and requirements.
• Strong comprehension of the business models and value propositions for both Utility-scale (front-of-the-meter) and C&I (behind-the-meter) energy storage projects.
• Proven track record of working effectively within a multinational corporate structure, with demonstrated success in managing reporting lines and stakeholder relationships across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders across North America and Korea.
• MBA or Master’s in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance is highly preferred.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $263,300 – $292,600
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $241,300 – $268,200
• Zone 3 (All others): $219,400 – $243,800

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

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