TAE Power Solutions · 1 day ago
Vice President Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $280K/yr
12+ years expTAE Power Solutions is an electrification spin-off from TAE Technologies, focusing on innovative power management technology. The Vice President, Operations will oversee the full operational lifecycle of Battery Energy Storage Systems, driving strategy and ensuring operational readiness across various market segments.
Utilities
Hiring Manager
Richard Shaw Assoc CIPD
Responsibilities
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
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
Own manufacturing strategy for containerized BESS systems and critical subsystems
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 scale
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 finance
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 initiatives
Oversee EHS and safety programs across manufacturing, logistics, and site deployment
Partner with legal and compliance teams on regulatory interpretation; own execution
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
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
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
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
Qualification
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
Benefits
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Company
TAE Power Solutions
TAE Power Solutions is born of fusion.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ben Russell
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Lu-Fong C.
Chief Marketing Officer
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