Lead Operational Transformation
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead strategic and operational initiatives across our global Distributed Generation business line. As a senior executive, this person will be responsible for leading cross-functional project development and operational initiatives with a strong focus on performance, profitability, and value creation.
This role will involve traveling frequently to various locations and visiting job sites. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of operations and be able to develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The key responsibilities of this position include:
* Providing strategic leadership and direction to the operational team to ensure performance excellence.
* Ensuring optimal resource allocation and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
* Reviewing and validating client solutions, including risk analysis and profitability assessments.
* Leading the implementation of standardized tools, methodologies, and operational processes.
* Establishing and monitoring key performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
* Driving best practices in solar DG operations, competitive solution frameworks, and field strategies.
* Assessing and forecasting manpower requirements, supporting recruitment, staffing, and workforce planning.
* Collaborating with cross-functional leadership to ensure integrated execution of project development, solution design, and operational delivery.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should have:
* A Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, with an MBA or equivalent being desirable.
* Minimum 20 years' experience in engineering and operations, including significant leadership of technical teams and multi-project management.
* Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, developing people, and managing complex engineering or technical operations.
* Deep understanding of sales engineering processes, competitive market analysis, and solution development.
* Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams with vision, align operational goals with business strategy, and drive results across complex, multi-unit environments.
* Operational Excellence: Strong command of performance management, process improvement, and standardization methodologies to optimize efficiency and execution.
* Project & Portfolio Management: Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects, assessing risk, ensuring resource alignment, and driving profitable outcomes.
* Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of project costing, profitability analysis, budgeting, and value quantification to support sound business decisions.
* Cross-Functional Integration: Adept at bridging the gap between project development, solution design, and operations to ensure seamless delivery.
* Change Management: Skilled in leading transformation initiatives, implementing new tools/processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and international or multi-site team structures.
* Languages: Fluency in English is required (Portuguese, French, Spanish, German, or Italian are highly desirable).
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary aligned with experience, attractive benefits package, flexible work environment, and work-life balance.
Additionally, we provide:
* 25 days of holidays
* 80 days per year of flexible work
* Free birthday day
* Hybrid Regime (2 days of teleworking)
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone.