Director, Technology Program Management

ABOUT GELIGeli (Growing Energy Labs, Inc.) provides software and business solutions to design, connect, and operate energy storage systems ranging in size from residential to utility-scale, as well as grid-tied, microgrid, and off-grid systems. Geli’s suite of products creates an ecosystem where project developers, OEMs, financiers, and project operators can deploy advanced energy projects using a seamless hardware-agnostic software platform.
Geli is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world’s largest photovoltaic manufacturers most recognized for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules.
OUR VISIONGeli is committed to helping make the planet a cleaner, better place to live, both with our software products and through our everyday actions.
Imagine a world where there is less reliance on non-renewable power, where you source your electricity from your neighbors rather than from power stations hundreds of miles away and software makes the best possible use of the solar, wind, and battery storage available. This is our vision.
We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues who are not only fluent in technology but also share our vision of a world running on 100% renewable energy.
Position Overview The Director, of Technology Program Management is a critical leadership position responsible for leading a global team of program managers. This role requires a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Global Technology team to manage a portfolio of hardware and software product development programs that support Hanwha Qcells energy solutions offerings to the market.  The ideal candidate will have deep experience in technology program management, and process improvement, demonstrated global leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset.  They should be able to attract, develop, and retain talent to fulfill the team’s mission and be able to work effectively in a global corporate environment to deliver outcomes. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop a world-class program management team within the Global Technology organization that will develop and lead a portfolio of program plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure that all programs are delivered on time and within budget. 
• Drive improvements in the product development process and program management tools used to effectively manage a diverse global portfolio of programs.   
• Collaborate globally to influence key partners on program scope/vision, solutions, budget, and schedule; set up and implement program governance. 
• Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact on program timelines and budgets. 
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the program lifecycle. 
• Must be adaptable to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities, and have a positive attitude towards collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning. 
• Attract, develop, and retain talent that are connected to the technology strategy and engaged with the global organization.  
• Maintain the program roadmap along with business outcomes and benefits. 
• Proactively build strong, trusted working relationships with functional leaders and business partners (e.g., Technology Strategy, Manufacturing, Technology Operations, Procurement, Legal, etc.) to drive alignment and optimize program operations. 
• Effectively manage, motivate, and hold accountable program leads and team members in a matrixed organization to execute priorities. 
• Leverage data insights to propose program execution strategy, identify the root cause of delays,  and measure results. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, or Systems Engineering or a related engineering field. A master’s degree in business administration or engineering is preferred. 
• Minimum 10 years of technical program management experience  
• Minimum 5 years leading a program management team 
• Proven track record leading delivery of large complex product development programs, bringing together technology, process, and people 
• Strong time management, facilitation, organizational skills, work ethic, and personal integrity. 
• Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills including evidence of managing multi-disciplinary teams. 
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through skills, and experience to check behind the scenes to ensure surprises are minimized.  
• Excellent written and oral communication in English. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Program Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master (CSM, SAFe) certifications  
• Strong technical background, excellent problem-solving ability, deta