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[Remote] VPP Program Manager

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qcells is a solar photovoltaic products and distributed energy solutions company. Qcells is seeking a VPP Program Manager to design, launch, and continuously improve virtual power plant programs across the United States, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, utilities, and grid operators. The role focuses on program operations, DER monetization, compliance, performance monitoring, and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and launch new VPP programs aligned with Qcells’ profit modeling, asset owner needs, and utility/grid operator requirements
  • Build and optimize end-to-end program processes, including resource registration, customer enrollment, compliance, and performance monitoring
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to establish workflows that support program execution
  • Continuously improve program operations with a focus on automation, accuracy, and customer impact
  • Manage and evolve the roadmap for Qcells’ VPP programs, with a focus on DER monetization and market opportunities

Skills

  • * Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy systems, or a related technical field
  • * 3+ years of experience in VPP, DER, Demand Response, or energy market program management
  • * Direct experience working with or for utilities, VPP aggregators, or grid service providers
  • * Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid integration requirements for DERs or storage systems
  • * Knowledge of U.S. utility electricity market structures and regulatory frameworks
  • * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • **This role is remote; however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by *Q1 in 2027\***
  • * Understanding of regulatory trends and decarbonization goals in the energy sector
  • * Knowledge of energy software platforms such as DERMS, SCADA, or EMS
  • * Experience collaborating with marketing or customer acquisition teams to support program outreach and engagement
  • * Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SQL for program analytics
  • * Basic software or automation skills (e.g., Python, APIs) are a plus
  • * Ability to travel 10% or as needed

Benefits

  • This role is remote; however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by Q1 in 2027

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 5 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.