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Operations Manager

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Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Description

Qcells is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Business Planning and Finance team of Axia, a leading residential solar provider. In this role, you will oversee installation payment processing and drive key operational and analytical initiatives to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability within Axias growing business. Your primary responsibilities include managing and verifying installation payments, analyzing operational performance, and coordinating across internal teams and third-party contractors to ensure timely and accurate project commissioning. This role plays a critical part in maintaining smooth operations and supporting the continued growth of Axias residential solar division. The ideal candidate is a detail?oriented and analytical professional with strong problem?solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for operational excellence. This position is based in Irvine, CA or San Francisco, CA, and requires up to 20% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify that each solar project stage is fully completed and accurate before approving payments to internal finance teams.
• Oversee construction quality and ensure all work aligns with scope and system performance standards.
• Identify and issue deficiency notices for installation payments with invoice discrepancies or errors.
• Proactively manage the operational fleet to monitor system performance and ensure ongoing reliability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Review and refine operational procedures to maintain alignment with industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate updates across CRM systems, internal portals, third?party financier platforms, and other business tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative or related field (Business, Math, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, or Engineering) with 6+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years working with solar installation and payment processes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting solar plan sets.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, problem?solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting management insights, strategies, and operational updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to thrive in high?growth, dynamic environments.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with the ability to learn and pivot quickly in a fast?paced setting.
• Process?driven professional focused on developing long?term, sustainable operational solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Construction, Roofing, Solar or Electrical.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• Mobility: Standing 20% of time, Sitting 70% of time, Walking 10% of time.
• Strength: Pulling up to 10 pounds, Pushing up to 10 pounds, Carrying up to 10 pounds, Lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Dexterity: Typing Frequently, Handling Frequently, Reaching Frequently.
• Agility: Turning Frequently, Twisting Frequently, Bending Occasionally, Crouching Occasionally, Balancing Never, Climbing Never, Crawling Never, Kneeling Never.

Seniority level

Mid?Senior level

Employment type

Full?time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing