Job Description:The Director - Projects position will be based out of Nextpower's Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN office, hybrid 4 days a week. In this role, you will oversee a team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers within Nextpower's Project Services group, ensuring best in class service by each employee on your team for their assigned customers and projects. You will also ensure safety protocols are followed on project sites and manage customer accounts/projects from procurement to commissioning while providing technical support and maintaining customer satisfaction. Additionally, responsibilities include overseeing customer accounts, project teams, managing whole customer account or project finances, coordinating logistics, and advocating for customer needs within the company.Job Description:<ul><li>Responsible for your own safety, and shared responsibility for the safety of all Nextpower staff, contractors, and visitors to your project sites. A good understanding of WHS principles and safety management is required </li><li>Read, understand, and comply with Nextpower company policies and procedures as outlined from time to time</li><li>Responsible for managing whole customer accounts or groups of Projects from PO to Commissioning and taking ownership of all aspects and scope of each Projects </li><li>Responsible for managing 5 or more direct or indirect reports to effectively manage an entire team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers</li><li>Responsible for overseeing the success and development of direct reports</li><li>Provides technical support for Nextpower customers, ensuring a best-in-class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to the customer </li><li>Develop and maintain technical understanding of PV solar tracking systems and associated tools </li><li>Ensure a strong customer care experience and be able to effectively communicate resolutions for customer issues </li><li>Coordinate the ordering of tools for the Projects and ensuring availability of tools and training for the Projects </li><li>Manage Project P&amp;L including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cash flow and cost management </li><li>Provide customer field support for installation and quality control, including driving resolution to quality issues by Non-Conformance Report and Construction Deviation Report processes </li><li>Coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of all products needed from PO to delivery, liaising with Design Engineering, Supply, Logistics, freight forwarders and the customers. </li><li>Establish, measure and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for customer care to drive behavior and performance </li><li>Play a key role in cross-functional product teams, providing recommendations based on systems integration expertise and customer needs assessment and feedback </li><li>Supports product development, sales, and marketing as requested </li><li>Internal customer voice, an advocate for the customer within Nextpower</li></ul>Here is some of what you will need (required)…<ul><li>Minimum 5-10 years of combined Project Manager and Sr. Project Manager experience gained in energy, construction, mining, oil &amp; gas fields, or relevant industry</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required </li><li>Strong project management skills and qualifications</li><li>Ability to manage direct reports with a high degree of professionalism </li><li>Excellent customer service skills </li><li>Experience interfacing with supply chain procurement and logistics </li><li>Experience in and talent for dealing with customer support and O&amp;M issues </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities </li><li>Passion for solar or renewable energy </li><li>Strong knowledge of PV technology and its applications </li><li>Hands-on experience with photovoltaic tracking solar systems a plus.</li></ul>At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at <a href="http://www.Nextpower.com">www.Nextpower.com</a>.Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $215,000.00-$230,000.00. (Applicable to California)At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.<h1>We are Nextpower</h1>

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Director, Projects-North America

Job Description:The Director - Projects position will be based out of Nextpower's Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN office, hybrid 4 days a week. In this role, you will oversee a team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers within Nextpower's Project Services group, ensuring best in class service by each employee on your team for their assigned customers and projects. You will also ensure safety protocols are followed on project sites and manage customer accounts/projects from procurement to commissioning while providing technical support and maintaining customer satisfaction. Additionally, responsibilities include overseeing customer accounts, project teams, managing whole customer account or project finances, coordinating logistics, and advocating for customer needs within the company.Job Description:<ul><li>Responsible for your own safety, and shared responsibility for the safety of all Nextpower staff, contractors, and visitors to your project sites. A good understanding of WHS principles and safety management is required </li><li>Read, understand, and comply with Nextpower company policies and procedures as outlined from time to time</li><li>Responsible for managing whole customer accounts or groups of Projects from PO to Commissioning and taking ownership of all aspects and scope of each Projects </li><li>Responsible for managing 5 or more direct or indirect reports to effectively manage an entire team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers</li><li>Responsible for overseeing the success and development of direct reports</li><li>Provides technical support for Nextpower customers, ensuring a best-in-class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to the customer </li><li>Develop and maintain technical understanding of PV solar tracking systems and associated tools </li><li>Ensure a strong customer care experience and be able to effectively communicate resolutions for customer issues </li><li>Coordinate the ordering of tools for the Projects and ensuring availability of tools and training for the Projects </li><li>Manage Project P&amp;L including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cash flow and cost management </li><li>Provide customer field support for installation and quality control, including driving resolution to quality issues by Non-Conformance Report and Construction Deviation Report processes </li><li>Coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of all products needed from PO to delivery, liaising with Design Engineering, Supply, Logistics, freight forwarders and the customers. </li><li>Establish, measure and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for customer care to drive behavior and performance </li><li>Play a key role in cross-functional product teams, providing recommendations based on systems integration expertise and customer needs assessment and feedback </li><li>Supports product development, sales, and marketing as requested </li><li>Internal customer voice, an advocate for the customer within Nextpower</li></ul>Here is some of what you will need (required)…<ul><li>Minimum 5-10 years of combined Project Manager and Sr. Project Manager experience gained in energy, construction, mining, oil &amp; gas fields, or relevant industry</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required </li><li>Strong project management skills and qualifications</li><li>Ability to manage direct reports with a high degree of professionalism </li><li>Excellent customer service skills </li><li>Experience interfacing with supply chain procurement and logistics </li><li>Experience in and talent for dealing with customer support and O&amp;M issues </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities </li><li>Passion for solar or renewable energy </li><li>Strong knowledge of PV technology and its applications </li><li>Hands-on experience with photovoltaic tracking solar systems a plus.</li></ul>At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at <a href="http://www.Nextpower.com">www.Nextpower.com</a>.Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $215,000.00-$230,000.00. (Applicable to California)At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.<h1>We are Nextpower</h1>

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