Manager, QSS Asset Performance Analysis

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The QSS Asset Performance Analysis Manager plays a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of residential solar assets under the Third-Party Ownership (TPO) model. This position ensures accurate system performance reporting, identifies underperforming sites, and supports operational and financial decision-making through actionable, data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate will bring strong data management expertise, an investor-focused analytical mindset, and proven leadership experience within the solar, energy, or utility sectors. This role is responsible for developing and implementing performance analysis processes, collaborating closely with the Investor Care Management team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across TPO business operations to maximize asset value and customer satisfaction.

Third-Party Ownership (TPO) represents one of the fastest-growing segments of the solar market, fueled by rising interest rates and the Inflation Reduction Act. Qcells is strategically positioned to capture this growth through the domestic content tax credit adder, established dealer partnerships, and a robust point-of-sale financing platform.

This position reports to the Head of QSS Financial Planning and Accounting, or other personnel designated by the President of the Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Monitor system performance data across large portfolios of TPO solar assets using monitoring platforms and subcontractor’s report.

- Compare actual vs. expected energy generation using performance models and weather data.

- Investigate performance deviations, asset availability, production loss causes, and system downtime.

- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to verify contracts, secure approvals, and streamline service execution.

- Generate daily/weekly/monthly and quarterly performance reports for investors, asset owners, and internal stakeholders.

- Develop and automate performance dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.

- Maintain performance databases and ensure data accuracy between monitoring portals and asset management systems

- Support financial teams with performance metrics for revenue reconciliation and PPA billing validation.

- Collaborate with field service teams, O&M providers, and monitoring vendors to resolve performance issues.

- Assist in root-cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for recurring performance problems.

- Identify patterns and recommend performance optimization strategies

- Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical processes, KPIs, and reporting templates.

- Support special projects such as system repowering, warranty claims, transferring or deactivation

- Maintain regular communication with other company groups and departments locally and globally.

- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of the QSS Financial planning and Accounting, or upper management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data analytics, renewable energy, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the solar industry, with a focus on energy performance analysis, asset management, or energy data analytics (TPO experience preferred).

- Proficiency with solar monitoring platforms such as Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tesla.

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, or Snowflake is a plus.

- Strong understanding of PV system design, metering, performance ratios, and key performance indicators (e.g., availability, yield).

- Familiarity with Third-Party Ownership (TPO) structures, including PPA, lease, and host agreements.

- Proven ability to analyze complex data, generate insights, and produce clear performance and financial reports.

- Experience using CRM and asset management platforms, preferably Salesforce.

- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

- Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative, customer-focused mindset.

- Ability to identify and develop key strategic partnerships that enhance business performance.

- High degree of professionalism, initiative, and strategic thinking.

- Comfortable presenting to executives and external stakeholders, including during negotiations and contract reviews.

- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in the TPO industry

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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