About this role
About SolarSquare Energy: At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India. In 3 years, we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission. Know us a bit better through these links:
- Techcrunch SolarSquare article (https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/09/good-capital-chris-saccas-lowercarbon-back-indias-solarsquare/)
- Elevation - Podcast with SolarSquare Founders (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ls2DPKGmJ8)
- Startup by IIT Grads Helps Indian Homes Run on Zero Electricity, Earns Rs 200 Crore in Revenues (https://thebetterindia.com/344429/solar-square-rooftop-panel-installation-iit-bombay-grads-neeraj-jain-shreya-mishra-nikhil-nahar/)
- The Climate Conversations ft Solar Square (https://youtu.be/eBr_5g-Vc8I?si=MpVFAv_OQbr-0UdE)
- Elevation Capital - SolarSquare (https://elevationcapital.com/summit/memos/investing-in-solar-square)
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### Job Title - State Operations Head – Raipur
Department - Opeartions
### Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Raipur
Role Overview As the State Operations Head – Rajasthan , you will be responsible for end-to-end project execution and operational excellence across the state. You will lead a team of Project Managers, Field Engineers, and Customer Delight professionals to deliver rooftop solar installations on time, with high quality, and customer satisfaction . This is a high-impact leadership role that combines people management, execution excellence, and customer obsession .
Key Responsibilities
#### Team Leadership & Management
Hire, train, and manage Project Managers and field operations teams across the state Drive a culture of ownership, quality, and customer-centricity
#### Operational Excellence
Own and drive project delivery KPIs: TAT, quality score, NPS, and installation velocity Solve field escalations, civil/electrical site readiness issues, and DISCOM coordination hurdles Optimize allocation of manpower, materials, and vendors to ensure timely delivery
#### Cross-functional Coordination
Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, Supply Chain, and Customer Delight teams Ensure seamless handoff of projects post-sale to installation and final handover
#### Vendor & Quality Oversight
Onboard, train, and monitor local vendors and contractors Implement and enforce SolarSquare’s quality and safety SOPs across every project
#### Reporting & Reviews
Maintain accurate dashboards and project tracking Lead daily/weekly reviews with internal teams and state stakeholders
### Key Requirements
Education: BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred Experience: 5–10 years in project/field operations, preferably in solar, construction, telecom, infrastructure, or electrical industries. 2+ years in a people management role is a must.
Skills: Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management (internal & external) Operational planning, resource allocation, and hands-on execution mindset Familiarity with project management tools, CRMs, Google Sheets/Excel
Other Must-Haves: Based in Jaipur or open to relocating Willing to travel within Rajasthan Two-wheeler + valid license; smartphone with internet
### What We Offer
Competitive fixed compensation + performance incentives Leadership role in India’s fastest-growing clean energy brand Onboarding, training, and continuous learning support Make a meaningful impact in India’s transition to clean energy