Operations Manager

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Qcells is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Business Planning and Finance team of Axia, a leading residential solar provider. In this role, you will oversee installation payment processing and drive key operational and analytical initiatives to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability within Axia’s growing business.

Your primary responsibilities will include managing and verifying installation payments, analyzing operational performance, and coordinating across internal teams and third-party contractors to ensure timely and accurate project commissioning. This role plays a critical part in maintaining smooth operations and supporting the continued growth of Axia’s residential solar division.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

This position is based in Irvine, CA or San Francisco, CA, and requires up to 20% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify that each solar project stage is fully completed and accurate before approving payments to internal finance teams.
• Oversee construction quality and ensure all work aligns with scope and system performance standards.
• Identify and issue deficiency notices for installation payments with invoice discrepancies or errors.
• Proactively manage the operational fleet to monitor system performance and ensure ongoing reliability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Review and refine operational procedures to maintain alignment with industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate updates across CRM systems, internal portals, third-party financier platforms, and other business tools.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field (Business, Math, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, or Engineering) with 6 years of professional experience, including 3 years working with solar installation and payment processes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting solar plan sets.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting management insights, strategies, and operational updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to thrive in high-growth, dynamic environments.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with the ability to learn and pivot quickly in a fast-paced setting.
• Process-driven professional focused on developing long-term, sustainable operational solutions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Construction, Roofing, Solar or Electrica
  
  

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
  
  

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