Qcells North America
Manager, QSS Asset Performance Analysis
Qcells North America, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Manager, QSS Asset Performance Analysis
Base pay range
$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Description The QSS Asset Performance Analysis Manager plays a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of residential solar assets under the Third‑Party Ownership (TPO) model. This position ensures accurate system performance reporting, identifies underperforming sites, and supports operational and financial decision‑making through actionable, data‑driven insights. The ideal candidate will bring strong data management expertise, an investor‑focused analytical mindset, and proven leadership experience within the solar, energy, or utility sectors. This role is responsible for developing and implementing performance analysis processes, collaborating closely with the Investor Care Management team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across TPO business operations to maximize asset value and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Monitor system performance data across large portfolios of TPO solar assets using monitoring platforms and subcontractor’s report.
Compare actual vs. 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 performance 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, transferring or deactivation.
Maintain regular communication with other company groups and departments locally and globally.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of the QSS Financial Planning and Accounting, or upper management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data analytics, renewable energy, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the solar industry, with a focus 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 key performance indicators (e.g., availability, yield).
Familiarity with Third‑Party Ownership (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 the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
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, including during negotiations and contract reviews.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the TPO industry.
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Description The QSS Asset Performance Analysis Manager plays a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of residential solar assets under the Third‑Party Ownership (TPO) model. This position ensures accurate system performance reporting, identifies underperforming sites, and supports operational and financial decision‑making through actionable, data‑driven insights. The ideal candidate will bring strong data management expertise, an investor‑focused analytical mindset, and proven leadership experience within the solar, energy, or utility sectors. This role is responsible for developing and implementing performance analysis processes, collaborating closely with the Investor Care Management team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across TPO business operations to maximize asset value and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Monitor system performance data across large portfolios of TPO solar assets using monitoring platforms and subcontractor’s report.
Compare actual vs. 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 performance 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, transferring or deactivation.
Maintain regular communication with other company groups and departments locally and globally.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of the QSS Financial Planning and Accounting, or upper management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data analytics, renewable energy, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the solar industry, with a focus 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 key performance indicators (e.g., availability, yield).
Familiarity with Third‑Party Ownership (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 the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
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, including during negotiations and contract reviews.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the TPO industry.
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