VP of Operations

About Us

TAE Power Solutions (TPS) is the electrification spin-off from TAE Technologies, a leader in nuclear fusion technology. The company is leveraging unique power management technology originally developed for nuclear fusion and applying it in adjacent industries including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and DC Fast Charging for electric vehicles.

About the Role

The Vice President, Operations is the executive owner of the full operational lifecycle of our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across all market segments— principally including data centers, commercial & industrial (C&I), utility-scale scale.

This role leads TPS in defining and executing the global operations strategy, ensuring seamless execution and end-to-end operational readiness. A broad remit that spans Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Safety & EHS, and Customer Warranty with direct accountability for performance across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Scope & Accountability

- Executive ownership of U.S. based BESS operations from sourcing through

manufacturing, delivery, commissioning, and lifecycle support.

- Define and execute the operations footprint, including manufacturing, supply

chain, logistics, and field operations

- Establish operational roadmaps for batteries, PCS, BOS, and containerized

BESS integration.

- Serve as the executive decision-maker for operational matters impacting

product architecture, margins, deployment schedules, and scalability.

- Drive operational readiness for product launch, technology transitions, and

market expansion.

End-to-End Operations Leadership

- Lead operations across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, quality, safety,

and field deployment.

- Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Commercial teams to ensure

manufacturability, scalability, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

- Establish and govern operational KPIs including throughput, yield, cost,

safety, delivery performance, and field reliability.

Manufacturing & Industrialization

- Own manufacturing strategy for containerized BESS systems and critical

- Oversee domestic manufacturing partners, including contract manufacturers

and OEM/ODMs.

- Lead factory readiness, capacity planning, production ramp-ups, and

continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure manufacturing execution aligns with certification requirements, grid-

code, and customer specifications.

- Drive standardization, repeatability, and cost-down initiatives as programs

Supply Chain & Supplier Management

- Executive oversight of supply chain performance across cells, PCS, BOS,

thermal systems, and safety systems.

- Govern supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance management.

- Ensure supply continuity through dual sourcing, risk mitigations, and

inventory strategies.

- Lead negotiation of strategic supplier agreements including MSAs, long-term

supply contracts, and capacity commitments, in partnership with legal and

Quality, Safety & Compliance

- Own the quality management strategy across manufacturing partners,

suppliers, and field operations.

- Ensure compliance with applicable standards including UL 9540, UL 9540A,

NFPA 855, and U.S. grid and safety requirements.

- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative quality

- Oversee EHS and safety programs across manufacturing, logistics, and site

- Partner with legal and compliance teams on regulatory interpretation; own

execution

Logistics, Deployment & Field Operations

- Lead logistics strategy for containerized BESS delivery, including heavy-lift

coordination, sequencing, and risk mitigation.

- Ensure operational readiness for site deployment, commissioning, and

integration with customer infrastructure.

- Partner with Engineering and Project Delivery teams to meet schedule, cost,

quality, and performance commitments.

- Oversee field service operations, warranty execution, and ongoing

operational support.

Warranty, Lifecycle & Asset Performance

- Executive ownership of manufacturer warranties and field performance

across deployed BESS assets.

- Govern lifecycle planning for long-life assets (10–20+ years), including

obsolescence management, PCNs/ECNs, and service strategies

- Ensure full traceability, data governance, and recall readiness across all

deployed systems.

Risk, Resilience & Escalation Management

- Lead operational risk management across manufacturing. supply chain, ,

logistics, and field execution.

- Define contingency plans, capacity buffers, and crisis response protocols.

- Act as the executive escalation point for operational disruptions impacting

customer deployments.

Organizational Leadership

- Build, scale, and lead Operations organization covering manufacturing,

supply chain, quality, logistics, and field operations.

- Establish governance, operating cadence, KPIs, and cross-functional

escalation paths.

- Serve as senior cross functional leader, influencing engineering priorities

without direct ownership of R&D

Education & Experience

Required

- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing operations

across manufacturing, supply chain, and product/ field deployment for companies delivering BESS or complex electro-mechanical systems directly

to customers.

- Demonstrated executive accountability for end-to-end operational execution,

including scale-up, delivery, quality, and lifecycle performance.

- Deep technical understanding of BESS architectures, including batteries,

PCS, BOS, thermal systems, and containerized solutions, across multiple

market segments.

- Proven success negotiating MSAs and long-term supply agreements, and

capacity commitments with OEMs, ODMs, and CMs.

- Strong background in quality management systems, certification compliance,

and field performance management.

- Experience operating in regulated environments with safety-critical systems.

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain or related

technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Preferred

- Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, large C&I portfolios, and/or

utility-scale energy storage deployments.

- Deep familiarity with BESS certifications and standards, including UL9540 /

9540A, FAT/SAT processes, and grid interconnection requirements.

- Leadership experience in pre-launch, go to market, or, scale-up

environments, including startup or high growth organizations

- Experience building and leading operations organizations through rapid

growth and increasing customer demand.

- MBA or advanced degree in a technical or business-related discipline.

The compensation range for this role is between $240,000 - $280,000 + Benefits.

About Us:

Imagination, skill, and will

At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live. The future is electric, because it’s powered by TAE.

Confident, collaborative, and creative

We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.

You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:

- You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.

- You are collaborative and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.

- You are creative, with determination to learn continuously, break new ground, and push the cutting edge.

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TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Note to Agencies: TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable

The compensation range for this role is between $240,000 - $280,000 + Benefits