Vice President Operations

About the Role: As the Vice President of Operations, you will be responsible for building and leading a cross-functional team focused on the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects across North America. This role reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and plays a mission-critical role in delivering capital-intensive energy systems from concept through completion. This position is initially hybrid/remote, but with the expectation that the successful candidate will relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area over time to help lead and scale operations at a key U.S. hub.

Responsibilities: Oversee execution of a large portfolio of power generation and infrastructure projects across multiple sites Build and mentor a high-performance team of project managers, engineers, and cross-functional contributors Own P&L responsibility for project delivery, with a focus on on-time and on-budget execution Cultivate and manage relationships with EPC firms, subcontractors, and external engineering teams Lead internal coordination across engineering, EHS, construction, and quality teams Present operational updates, risks, and milestones to senior leadership Continuously improve tools, processes, and KPIs related to project execution QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline 15+ years of experience leading large-scale turnkey or EPC energy projects (preferably $50M+ range) Previous experience working with EPC contractors and owners’ engineers Demonstrated success managing project teams in matrixed organizations Strong written and verbal communication skills Track record of building and scaling operational teams Nice to HaveMaster’s Degree or MBA Experience in distributed generation, fuel cells, or alternative energy technologies Familiarity with data center, utility, or industrial infrastructure projects Strong presentation skills with executive stakeholders Experience building project controls and systems from the ground up Travel & RelocationWillingness to travel up to 50%, depending on project phase and location. Role is initially hybrid, but successful candidates should expect to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area over time.