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
Company Overview
Qcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.qcells.com/us.Company H1B Sponsorship
Qcells North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 11 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.