Assistant Vice President, Operations and Special Projects

Kinect Solar is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Assistant Vice President (AVP), Operations and Special Projects. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, the AVP is a critical leadership role working with all of Kinect Solar’s operations teams.

# Responsibilities:

- Cross Departmental Knowledge & Support: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of all operations departments within the first 90 days, enabling the ability to serve as a backup for each operations team leader as needed.

- Process Improvement: Identify and recommend strategic improvements to operational workflows

- Team Support: Provide direct support to the VP of Operations by preparing reports, attending meetings, and representing the department in cross-functional initiatives.

- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors, understanding their business needs and aligning our services to support their growth.

- Strategic Planning: Assist the VP of Operations in formulating and executing long-term strategic plans.

- Special Projects: Lead complex projects involvingwarehousing and logistics services outside of Kinect’s typical scope,

- Customer Success Management: Act as the primary point of contact for major clients, handling all inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a consistently high level of satisfaction and client retention.

# Qualifications:

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an operations leadership or senior management role.

- Proven track record of managing complex client relationships and resolving high-stakes issues.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.

# Salary & benefits:

It’s not just about our growth, but yours as well. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits, along with several perks you might not expect from a small company.

- Competitive salary with bonus and potential equity awards.

- Lead and grow a high-performing team in a dynamic, growing company.

- PTO, sick, mental health days, and paid holidays

- Fully remote and flexible work environment and schedules

- Minimal travel

- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

- 401(k) with employer match

- FSA/HSA options and employee assistance program (EAP) support

- Employee discounts and referral bonuses

- Professional development and volunteer time off

# About Kinect Solar:

Kinect Solar is on a mission to make clean, renewable energy accessible for every community by simplifying the solar supply chain. Founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas, we’ve grown from solving the problem of excess and legacy solar equipment to becoming a trusted partner for manufacturers, distributors, developers, and installers across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Our name combines “kinetic” — symbolizing energy and motion — with “connection,” reflecting our commitment to building strong relationships between people, processes, and technology.

Today, Kinect Solar offers the nation’s largest solar-ready warehouse network alongside integrated sales, logistics, and inventory solutions tailored for the fast-paced solar industry. From sourcing and selling quality equipment to managing transportation and storage, we provide a one-stop shop that helps our partners operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. As a woman-owned company, we are proud to work with some of the biggest names in the industry while remaining passionate about the communities we serve, the environment we protect, and the future we are helping to power.