Energy Vault
Location
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This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). **Not a remote position.
Work Eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates on F1-OPT status. We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Program Manager to join Sol-Ark, a leader in the residential and commercial/industrial inverter and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry. This role blends traditional program management with key support for the COO, driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in managing multiple projects, aligning teams, and championing business process improvement to enhance proficiency, scalability, and performance in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: Project Oversight:
Manage multiple concurrent projects in manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, technical support, IT, and sales, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards Planning & Coordination:
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, goals, timelines, resources, and budgets, coordinating with other teams inside and outside of the organization. Execution & Monitoring:
Execute project plans, monitor progress, and adjust as needed to meet milestones, using Agile methodologies (scrums, sprints, backlogs) where applicable. Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues and obstacles to keep initiatives on track and within scope. Performance Tracking:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and report regularly to the COO and leadership team on progress, milestones, budgets, and outcomes. Business Process Improvement:
Lead the identification, analysis, and redesign of business processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve quality; implement standardized workflows and best practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) for operational excellence. Strategic Alignment:
Partner with the COO to align cross-departmental efforts with company goals, ensuring seamless execution of operational and strategic priorities. Cross-Functional Leadership:
Facilitate collaboration between procurement, manufacturing, technical support, and sales teams to drive operational success. Executive Communication:
Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for the COO, translating complex operational data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders. Meeting Management:
Organize and lead key meetings, setting agendas, following up on action items, and ensuring alignment across departments. Change Management:
Drive business process improvement initiatives, supporting the COO in implementing new workflows, technology adoption, and cultural shifts to optimize performance in a dynamic energy storage market. Process Optimization Leadership:
Conduct in-depth process audits, map workflows, and design streamlined procedures to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure scalability; train teams on new processes and monitor adoption. Special Projects:
Lead ad-hoc strategic initiatives, integrating business process improvements for maximum efficiency. Documentation:
Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, status reports, and updates for stakeholders on milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of program or project management experience, with 2+ years in strategic or Chief of Staff-like role; demonstrated success in business process improvement.
Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Expertise in business process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) with measurable results.
Fully capable with state-of-the-art project management methodologies, tools and techniques for timeline, issue tracking, and resource management.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence diverse teams.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Asana) and process mapping/analysis software
PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile certification strongly preferred.
Attributes: Strategic thinker, detail-orientated, adaptable, and passionate about driving process excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of inverter and BESS technologies, manufacturing, and market dynamics preferred.
Benefits
Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
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:
This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). **Not a remote position.
Work Eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates on F1-OPT status. We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Program Manager to join Sol-Ark, a leader in the residential and commercial/industrial inverter and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry. This role blends traditional program management with key support for the COO, driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in managing multiple projects, aligning teams, and championing business process improvement to enhance proficiency, scalability, and performance in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: Project Oversight:
Manage multiple concurrent projects in manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, technical support, IT, and sales, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards Planning & Coordination:
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, goals, timelines, resources, and budgets, coordinating with other teams inside and outside of the organization. Execution & Monitoring:
Execute project plans, monitor progress, and adjust as needed to meet milestones, using Agile methodologies (scrums, sprints, backlogs) where applicable. Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues and obstacles to keep initiatives on track and within scope. Performance Tracking:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and report regularly to the COO and leadership team on progress, milestones, budgets, and outcomes. Business Process Improvement:
Lead the identification, analysis, and redesign of business processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve quality; implement standardized workflows and best practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) for operational excellence. Strategic Alignment:
Partner with the COO to align cross-departmental efforts with company goals, ensuring seamless execution of operational and strategic priorities. Cross-Functional Leadership:
Facilitate collaboration between procurement, manufacturing, technical support, and sales teams to drive operational success. Executive Communication:
Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for the COO, translating complex operational data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders. Meeting Management:
Organize and lead key meetings, setting agendas, following up on action items, and ensuring alignment across departments. Change Management:
Drive business process improvement initiatives, supporting the COO in implementing new workflows, technology adoption, and cultural shifts to optimize performance in a dynamic energy storage market. Process Optimization Leadership:
Conduct in-depth process audits, map workflows, and design streamlined procedures to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure scalability; train teams on new processes and monitor adoption. Special Projects:
Lead ad-hoc strategic initiatives, integrating business process improvements for maximum efficiency. Documentation:
Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, status reports, and updates for stakeholders on milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of program or project management experience, with 2+ years in strategic or Chief of Staff-like role; demonstrated success in business process improvement.
Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Expertise in business process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) with measurable results.
Fully capable with state-of-the-art project management methodologies, tools and techniques for timeline, issue tracking, and resource management.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence diverse teams.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Asana) and process mapping/analysis software
PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile certification strongly preferred.
Attributes: Strategic thinker, detail-orientated, adaptable, and passionate about driving process excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of inverter and BESS technologies, manufacturing, and market dynamics preferred.
Benefits
Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
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