Job Duties:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between sales, operations, and engineering teams to establish and expand Freedom Solar’s commercial energy storage program.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes for the efficient execution of commercial energy storage projects, ensuring consistency and quality across installations.
• Train and mentor teams on best practices for commercial energy storage project management, ensuring staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Oversee the development of accurate proposals that effectively communicate the savings and benefits of energy storage systems to clients.
• Create tools and resources for accurately sizing energy storage systems, taking into account various project requirements and client needs.
• Design and implement a comprehensive workflow for every stage of the project lifecycle, from initial lead generation to system commissioning.
• Mitigate risk associated with energy storage projects by refining expectation setting, pricing strategies, and insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop standard contract formats and terms to limit risk exposure for Freedom Solar.
• Refine pricing strategies to ensure profitability while maintaining competitiveness in the market.
• Implement processes for onsite evaluations, ensuring thorough documentation of site information and feasibility assessments, and potentially supervise installations and commissioning activities.
• Develop operation and maintenance requirements for energy storage systems, determining whether these will be included in standard contracts or offered as additional services by Freedom Solar or other vendors. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in the commercial energy storage market.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly address challenges and adapt strategies to meet evolving project needs.
• Exhibit a high level of financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting to ensure project profitability.
• Show a track record of successful stakeholder management, including fostering positive relationships with clients, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and other external partners.
• Display a commitment to staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commercial energy storage to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Possess strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project objectives while maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Show proficiency in project management tools and software, with experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Exhibit a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time and within budget constraints.
• Possess a customer-centric approach, prioritizing client satisfaction and striving to exceed expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to energy storage installations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a preference for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or similar.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the renewable energy industry, with a focus on commercial energy storage projects.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably with a track record of successfully managing large-scale projects from conception to completion.
• Strong background in energy storage systems, including knowledge of modeling tools, system capabilities, and industry best practices.
• 25% travel expected.