Manager, Permitting

Description

• Conduct permitting and AHJ research, ensuring the AHJ database remains accurate and up to date with current requirements
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop a team of high-performing permitting specialists
• Maintain accurate and timely updates across the CRM, fulfillment portal, third-party financier platforms, and other business systems
• Identify, source, and vet new permitting vendors as business needs evolve
• Analyze team performance metrics and implement improvements to reduce permitting cycle times
• Monitor delayed permit approvals, proactively identifying issues and driving resolution
• Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with permitting vendors, focusing on quality, turnaround time, and cost
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Qcells residential products, including the Q.Home battery system and Q.volt inverter
• Develop and manage a system to track and evaluate permitting vendor performance
• Review and refine operational procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices
• Negotiate vendor pricing, contracts, and service terms to support scalability and cost efficiency
• Build and scale an internal permitting team responsible for residential PV and energy storage permit submissions

Requirements

• Process-focused leader who executes consistently while contributing to scalable, long-term improvements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, with 6–8 years of professional experience, including 3–5 years supporting solar system design, engineering, or permitting operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain processes, timelines, and issues to internal teams and external partners
• Solar Industry experience (Renewable)
• Proven people-management experience, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of operational teams
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, operationally evolving environment, with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success supporting or partnering with solar sales and operations teams, with a solid understanding of how permitting impacts customer experience and revenue timelines
• Detail-oriented, data-driven manager capable of tracking metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance