[Remote] Operations Manager, Virtual Power Plants at Goodleap

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, FintechIndustries

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Management, or a related field is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates need 2-4 years of relevant experience, including energy market operations and VPP/DER integration. Experience with SCADA/grid software tools, performance analytics, regulatory compliance, operations excellence, and attention to detail are essential. Strong strategic thinking, a bias for execution, and an analytical mindset with comfort in working with large datasets and performance metrics are also necessary. Clear and confident communication across technical and non-technical terms is a must.

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) assets, managing programs and optimizing performance. This role involves working closely with Product, Engineering, Regulatory, and Customer Support teams to enhance platform functionality and customer experience. The manager will act as the operational voice in product roadmap discussions for VPP tools, data, pipelines, and alerts. Key duties include driving continuous improvement through automation, process refinement, and data insights, as well as identifying operations risks and leading root cause analysis for underperformance or anomalies.

Skills

Virtual Power Plants (VPP)

Program Management

Performance Optimization

Product Development

Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Customer Support

Automation

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Goodleap

Marketplace for sustainable home upgrades and financing

About Goodleap

GoodLeap provides a marketplace for sustainable home solutions, connecting homeowners with professionals who specialize in eco-friendly home improvements. Their platform simplifies the purchasing process by offering a single point of sale technology that allows users to explore various upgrade options and choose flexible payment plans that suit their budgets. Unlike many competitors, GoodLeap focuses specifically on sustainability and partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide, ensuring a wide range of services and expertise. The company's goal is to help homeowners make environmentally conscious upgrades while saving money, and they also contribute to sustainable energy projects through their partnership with GivePower, donating a portion of their revenue with each transaction.

Roseville, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$778.2MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Energy, Fintech, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging fintech companies offering similar solutions could erode GoodLeap's market share.

Rising interest rates may reduce the affordability of GoodLeap's financing options.

Direct-to-consumer solar panel sales could threaten GoodLeap's traditional financing model.

Differentiation

GoodLeap offers a seamless point-of-sale platform for sustainable home upgrades.

The company partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide for home improvement solutions.

GoodLeap supports GivePower, donating to sustainable energy projects with every transaction.

Upsides

GoodLeap closed a $470 million securitization backed by sustainable home improvement loans in 2023.

The company raised $800 million to expand in a $430-billion-per-year market.

Increased consumer interest in energy-efficient upgrades boosts demand for GoodLeap's financing options.

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