Qcells North America
Manager, QSS Asset Performance Analysis
Qcells North America, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Manager, QSS Asset Performance Analysis
Qcells North America
Base pay range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on skills and experience.
The QSS Asset Performance Analysis Manager plays a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of residential solar assets under the Third-Party Ownership (TPO) model. The role ensures accurate system performance reporting, identifies underperforming sites, and supports operational and financial decision‑making with data‑driven insights.
Responsibilities Monitor system performance data across large portfolios of TPO solar assets using monitoring platforms and subcontractor reports. Compare actual versus expected energy generation using performance models and weather data. Investigate performance deviations, asset availability, production loss causes, and system downtime. Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to verify contracts, secure approvals, and streamline service execution. Generate daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reports for investors, asset owners, and internal stakeholders. Develop and automate performance dashboards using Excel, Power BI or similar tools. Maintain performance databases and ensure data accuracy between monitoring portals and asset‑management systems. Support financial teams with performance metrics for revenue reconciliation and PPA billing validation. Collaborate with field‑service teams, O&M providers, and monitoring vendors to resolve performance issues. Assist in root‑cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for recurring problems. Identify patterns and recommend performance‑optimization strategies. Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical processes, KPIs, and reporting templates. Support special projects such as system repowering, warranty claims, transfers or deactivation. Maintain regular communication with other company groups and departments locally and globally. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of QSS Financial Planning and Accounting or senior management.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data analytics, renewable energy or related field (advanced degree preferred). Minimum 5 years of experience in the solar industry focused on energy performance analysis, asset management or energy data analytics (TPO experience preferred). Proficiency with solar monitoring platforms such as Enphase, SolarEdge and Tesla. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or Snowflake is a plus. Strong understanding of PV system design, metering, performance ratios and KPIs (availability, yield). Familiarity with TPO structures including PPA, lease and host agreements. Proven ability to analyze complex data, generate insights and produce clear performance and financial reports. Experience using CRM and asset‑management platforms, preferably Salesforce. Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative, customer‑focused mindset. Ability to identify and develop key strategic partnerships that enhance business performance. High degree of professionalism, initiative and strategic thinking. Comfortable presenting to executives and external stakeholders during negotiations and contract reviews. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in the TPO industry.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands Standing: 20% of the time; Sitting: 70%; Walking: 10%. Strength – Pulling, Pushing, Carrying, Lifting: up to 10 pounds. Dexterity – Typing, Handling, Reaching: frequently. Agility – Turning, Twisting: frequently; Bending: occasionally; Crouching, Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling: none.
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Base pay range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on skills and experience.
The QSS Asset Performance Analysis Manager plays a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of residential solar assets under the Third-Party Ownership (TPO) model. The role ensures accurate system performance reporting, identifies underperforming sites, and supports operational and financial decision‑making with data‑driven insights.
Responsibilities Monitor system performance data across large portfolios of TPO solar assets using monitoring platforms and subcontractor reports. Compare actual versus expected energy generation using performance models and weather data. Investigate performance deviations, asset availability, production loss causes, and system downtime. Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to verify contracts, secure approvals, and streamline service execution. Generate daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reports for investors, asset owners, and internal stakeholders. Develop and automate performance dashboards using Excel, Power BI or similar tools. Maintain performance databases and ensure data accuracy between monitoring portals and asset‑management systems. Support financial teams with performance metrics for revenue reconciliation and PPA billing validation. Collaborate with field‑service teams, O&M providers, and monitoring vendors to resolve performance issues. Assist in root‑cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for recurring problems. Identify patterns and recommend performance‑optimization strategies. Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical processes, KPIs, and reporting templates. Support special projects such as system repowering, warranty claims, transfers or deactivation. Maintain regular communication with other company groups and departments locally and globally. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of QSS Financial Planning and Accounting or senior management.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data analytics, renewable energy or related field (advanced degree preferred). Minimum 5 years of experience in the solar industry focused on energy performance analysis, asset management or energy data analytics (TPO experience preferred). Proficiency with solar monitoring platforms such as Enphase, SolarEdge and Tesla. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or Snowflake is a plus. Strong understanding of PV system design, metering, performance ratios and KPIs (availability, yield). Familiarity with TPO structures including PPA, lease and host agreements. Proven ability to analyze complex data, generate insights and produce clear performance and financial reports. Experience using CRM and asset‑management platforms, preferably Salesforce. Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative, customer‑focused mindset. Ability to identify and develop key strategic partnerships that enhance business performance. High degree of professionalism, initiative and strategic thinking. Comfortable presenting to executives and external stakeholders during negotiations and contract reviews. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in the TPO industry.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands Standing: 20% of the time; Sitting: 70%; Walking: 10%. Strength – Pulling, Pushing, Carrying, Lifting: up to 10 pounds. Dexterity – Typing, Handling, Reaching: frequently. Agility – Turning, Twisting: frequently; Bending: occasionally; Crouching, Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling: none.
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