[Remote] Sr. VPP Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qcells North America is seeking a passionate and results-driven Senior Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program Manager to lead the strategy, launch, scaling, and continuous improvement of VPP programs across the U.S. This role will drive cross-functional initiatives to help distributed energy resources deliver grid services and create value for customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, launch, and scaling of VPP programs aligned with Qcells’ profit modeling, customer needs, utility requirements, and market opportunities
- Own and evolve the roadmap for Qcells’ VPP programs, identifying new DER monetization opportunities, grid services offerings, and expansion strategies across multiple markets
- Drive cross-functional coordination across Product, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to support successful program execution and scalability
- Develop and optimize end-to-end program processes, including resource registration, customer enrollment, dispatch operations, compliance, settlement, and performance monitoring
- Lead discussions and coordination with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, aggregators, and external partners regarding program participation, interconnection requirements, and market integration
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements focused on automation, scalability, customer experience, and program performance
- Analyze market trends, regulatory developments, and utility program structures to inform strategic roadmap decisions and business opportunities
- Support executive-level reporting and provide strategic recommendations regarding VPP program performance, risks, and growth opportunities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for VPP operations, DER aggregation, and grid services strategy across internal and external stakeholder groups
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Business, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in VPP, DER, Demand Response, Energy Markets, Grid Services, or Utility Program Management
- Direct experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, VPP aggregators, DERMS providers, or grid service organizations
- Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, DER integration requirements, and wholesale electricity market structures across the U.S
- Experience leading complex cross-functional programs involving technical, operational, regulatory, and commercial stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive strategic initiatives and manage multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced environments
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills
- Advanced understanding of DER monetization models, demand response strategy, capacity markets, and grid services participation
- Experience working with energy software platforms such as DERMS, SCADA, EMS, or distributed asset management systems
- Familiarity with utility regulatory frameworks, decarbonization initiatives, and evolving grid modernization policies
- Experience supporting utility partnerships, customer acquisition strategies, or market expansion initiatives
- Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or Python
- Experience working within fast-scaling clean energy, utility, or energy technology organizations
- Ability to travel 10% or as needed
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