Senior Project Manager Solar PV

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Senior Solar PV Portfolio Manager / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our solar energy offerings across North America. This individual will bring deep technical expertise, commercial insight, and hands-on experience across a broad range of solar PV technologies and installations — including rooftop, ground-mount, canopy, floating solar, and community solar systems.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role ideal for a solar professional with a passion for innovation, a record of delivering complex projects, and strong industry partnerships. The ideal candidate combines technical system design, market expertise, and a track record of driving adoption of cutting-edge solar PV solutions.

Responsibilities

Offering Strategy & Market Development:

• Lead development and continual refinement of solar PV offerings across customer verticals (C&I, MUSH, federal, public sector, community solar).
• Incorporate emerging solar PV designs such as floating PV systems, agrivoltaics, and solar-integrated infrastructure into long-term solution planning.
• Stay ahead of evolving federal/state incentives (e.g., IRA, ITC, NYSERDA, SMART) and regulatory frameworks impacting solar PV deployment.
• Familiarity with various utility tariffs and net metering policies, and interconnection application process in North America.
• In-depth knowledge of favorable US markets for solar PV opportunities, including additional incentives when coupled with BESS, both for existing and/or greenfield sites. Familiarity with global markets in reference to solar PV BESS will be a plus.
  
  

Project Development & Implementation

• Provide expert guidance on the development and implementation of rooftop, ground-mount, canopy, floating, and community solar projects.
• Oversee feasibility analysis, conceptual design , performance modeling, permitting, and interconnection planning.
• Familiar with EPC contract terms and conditions.
• Work closely with engineering and project delivery teams to ensure designs meet technical, financial, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical and commercial expertise to engineering and project development teams.
• Guide integration of solar PV into multi-DER platforms.
  
  

Procurement & Technology Partner Management

• Lead sourcing strategy for solar components (modules, inverters, racking, etc.), evaluating costs, performance, warranty, and supply chain risk.
• Develop and manage relationships with solar equipment manufacturers, independent engineers, EPCs, and installers across regions.
• Support pricing negotiations, vendor qualification, and technology evaluation to maintain best-in-class offerings.
• Guide the design and execution of community solar programs, including subscriber management models, utility engagement, and revenue optimization.
• Collaborate on integration strategies for solar with battery storage, EV charging, and grid-interactive technologies.
• Explore opportunities for VPP (Virtual Power Plant) participation and DER monetization.
• Support the structuring of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and asset ownership models.
  
  

Sales & Cross-Functional Support

• Provide expert technical and strategic support to sales during opportunity development, customer meetings, and proposal generation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven proposals for diverse stakeholders (commercial, public, regulatory).
• Lead internal knowledge-sharing on solar best practices, market updates, and innovation opportunities.
  
  

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $ 167,000 - $ 209,000. For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $ 192,000 - $ 240,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 7–10 years of experience in the solar PV energy sector with direct involvement in:
• Design and implementation of rooftop, ground-mount, canopy, and floating solar projects
• Community solar development, including regulatory and utility interface
• Procurement and vendor management for solar PV technologies
• Strong grasp of utility tariffs, interconnection, incentive programs, tax structures, and grid compliance.
• Proficiency with solar design and modeling tools (e.g., PVSyst, Helioscope, Energy Tool Base, HOMER, AutoCAD, Excel-based financial models).
• Strong business acumen and ability to integrate technical, financial, and market considerations into go-to-market strategies.
  

Nice To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• NABCEP certification or other recognized solar industry credentials.
• Experience working with municipal utilities, community choice aggregators (CCAs), or DOE/LMI grant-based projects.
• Experience within an EPC, IPP, electric utility or renewable energy project development firm.
• Exposure to floating solar, agrivoltaics, or DER aggregation platforms a major plus.
• Familiarity with community solar subscriber acquisition platforms and billing tools.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.