SVP Solar Energy Engineering Executive
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Role summary
Sets overall strategic direction and short, and long-term strategic goals for the Solar Engineering function or groups. Has fiscal control and compliance responsibility, and may have oversight over a corporate, subsidiary, or regional segment. Typically has accountability for the strategic and operational leadership of a global Corporate or multi-regional function(s). Relied on by officers to deliver key solar energy engineering goals and strategy, aligned with business strategies. May pursue business opportunities including partnerships, mergers, etc. Represents the company to clients, investors, regulatory bodies, and the public. Develops major operational policies, plans, initiative, and objectives to support short and long-term goals. Ensures highest level of corporate and global compliance, quality, and ethics. Develops long term solar energy engineering strategy and sets vision concerning short term direction and priority focus. Often has the highest level of approval over senior solar engineering management. Acts independently, guided by company policies and executive management strategic objectives. Inspires action and prioritizes issues with significant impact. Oversees the management and coordination of initiatives for smooth integration and effective implementation across and between business areas and mitigates risks. Advises Executive Management on strategic direction and internal alignment needs and frequently represents the organization internally and externally at high levels. May advise on Qualifications: Typically requires a BS and an advanced degree in EE, Mechanical, Business, or Renewable Energy Engineering is required. 15+ years of prior related leadership and Solar engineering experience is required. Relevant certifications (e.g., NABCEP PV Installation Professional) may be required.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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