VPP Program Manager

Summary

Qcells is a global manufacturer and provider of solar photovoltaic products and distributed energy solutions, expanding its business across North America. The VPP Program Manager will lead the design, launch, operation, and continuous improvement of virtual power plant programs across the United States, collaborating with internal teams, utilities, grid operators, and external partners to monetize distributed energy resources and deliver grid and customer value.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch new VPP programs aligned with Qcells’ profit modeling, asset owner needs, and utility/grid operator requirements
• Build and optimize end-to-end program processes, including resource registration, customer enrollment, compliance, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to establish workflows that support program execution
• Continuously improve program operations with a focus on automation, accuracy, and customer impact
• Manage and evolve the roadmap for Qcells’ VPP programs, with a focus on DER monetization and market opportunities

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy systems, or a related technical field
• * 3+ years of experience in VPP, DER, Demand Response, or energy market program management
• * Direct experience working with or for utilities, VPP aggregators, or grid service providers
• * Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid integration requirements for DERs or storage systems
• * Knowledge of U.S. utility electricity market structures and regulatory frameworks
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• **This role is remote; however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by *Q1 in 2027\***
• | **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)** | | | Turning | F | | Twisting | F | | Bending | O | | Crouching | O | | Balancing | N | | Climbing | N | | Crawling | N | | Kneeling | N |
• * Understanding of regulatory trends and decarbonization goals in the energy sector
• * Knowledge of energy software platforms such as DERMS, SCADA, or EMS
• * Experience collaborating with marketing or customer acquisition teams to support program outreach and engagement
• * Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SQL for program analytics
• * Basic software or automation skills (e.g., Python, APIs) are a plus
• * Ability to travel 10% or as needed

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy systems, or a related technical field
• * 3+ years of experience in VPP, DER, Demand Response, or energy market program management
• * Direct experience working with or for utilities, VPP aggregators, or grid service providers
• * Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid integration requirements for DERs or storage systems
• * Knowledge of U.S. utility electricity market structures and regulatory frameworks
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• **This role is remote; however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by *Q1 in 2027\***
• | **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)** | | | Turning | F | | Twisting | F | | Bending | O | | Crouching | O | | Balancing | N | | Climbing | N | | Crawling | N | | Kneeling | N |

Nice to Haves

• * Understanding of regulatory trends and decarbonization goals in the energy sector
• * Knowledge of energy software platforms such as DERMS, SCADA, or EMS
• * Experience collaborating with marketing or customer acquisition teams to support program outreach and engagement
• * Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SQL for program analytics
• * Basic software or automation skills (e.g., Python, APIs) are a plus
• * Ability to travel 10% or as needed

Benefits

• This role is remote; however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by Q1 in 2027.