Director of Performance Optimization

The Director of Performance Optimization reports to the SVP – Engineering Solutions. The individual will lead and supervise the Performance Engineering team members to deliver best in class performance modeling and advanced data analysis on utility scale PV and BESS Systems. Role will provide process, tools, and training to enable the team to deliver services.

• Develop and implement staffing strategies to efficiently meet service demands.
• Lead the onboarding process for new contracts to ensure seamless service delivery from project commencement.
• Lead and manage the Performance Engineering team, ensuring consistent service delivery and a high-quality customer experience.
• Continuously improve analytical methods, tools, and content to enhance customer value and operational efficiency.
• Manage and monitor contractual performance guarantees, including energy performance, availability, and DC health.
• Analyze plant performance against modeled expectations and identify key variances.
• Oversee timely and accurate reporting in alignment with contractual obligations.
• Support sales and business development by contributing to performance guarantee negotiations and service agreement scopes.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience through expert analysis, clear communication, and proactive support.
• Develop actionable recommendations to optimize the performance of PV and BESS power plants.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

• Deep understanding of PV technology, solar power systems, power generation, and data acquisition systems.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance engineering within the energy sector.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead within a matrixed organizational structure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align analytics with business needs.
• Proficiency with PV performance tools such as PVsyst, PlantPredict, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• At least 5 years of experience leading technical or engineering teams.
• Travel requirement: approximately 10%.
• Experience with data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, MATLAB, and Python (preferred).