The Role
Own residential solar projects from post-sale handover through installation and commissioning. Plan timelines, allocate materials and teams, coordinate design, supply chain, installation, vendors, and service teams, validate site readiness, ensure quality and safety compliance, manage customer communication, complete documentation and net-metering coordination, and report project progress and escalations. The role requires field execution, regional travel, local-language communication, and weekend availability.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
Elevation - Podcast with SolarSquare Founders
Startup by IIT Grads Helps Indian Homes Run on Zero Electricity, Earns Rs 200 Crore in Revenues
The Climate Conversations ft Solar Square
Elevation Capital - SolarSquare
We're Hiring! | Project Manager – Operations
Department: Operations
Reporting To: Cluster Operations Manager (COM)
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Multiple locations across India
Role Overview
As a Project Manager – Operations, you will be the end-to-end owner of solar project execution for residential customers in your assigned territory. From post-sale handover to installation and commissioning, you will ensure that every solar system is delivered on time, with high quality, and to customer delight.
You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate with internal teams (design, supply chain, installation), and be the face of SolarSquare on-ground.
If you’re passionate about operations, love solving execution challenges, and want to be part of India’s clean energy transformation—this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Take charge of residential solar projects from post-sale to final commissioning
Create detailed project plans with timelines, material & team allocation
Coordinate with design, supply chain, installation, and service teams for seamless execution
Site Inspections & Readiness
Conduct or validate pre-installation site checks and address feasibility or civil issues
Ensure roof readiness, structure alignment, and safety compliance before installation
Vendor & Team Management
Supervise on-ground installation teams and external vendors
Ensure adherence to SolarSquare’s quality and safety SOPs
Customer Interaction
Be the key point of contact for customers during the project execution phase
Provide regular project updates, handle on-ground issues, and ensure a delightful experience
Documentation & Handover
Ensure all technical documents, compliance checklists, and handover kits are complete
Coordinate for net-metering and project commissioning with DISCOMs
Reporting & Review
Maintain accurate project tracking using internal tools/CRMs
Report daily progress, bottlenecks, and field escalations to Cluster Ops Manager
Key Requirements
Education:
Graduate or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil preferred)
Experience:
2–5 years in project execution/field operations in solar, construction, electrical, telecom, or infrastructure
Skills:
Strong coordination & field execution skills
Problem-solving and ownership mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
Familiarity with MS Excel/Google Sheets, CRM tools
Excellent communication in local language + Hindi/English
Other Requirements:
Two-wheeler with valid license
Smartphone with internet access
Willingness to travel within assigned region
Comfortable working on weekends (weekday off)
What We Offer
Competitive fixed salary + performance-linked bonuses
Steep growth curve in India’s fastest-growing clean energy company
Best-in-class training and mentorship
Be part of India’s energy transition journey
Skills Required
- Graduate or diploma in engineering
- 2–5 years of experience in project execution or field operations
- Experience in solar, construction, electrical, telecom, or infrastructure
- Engineering background in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering
- Strong coordination and field execution skills
- Problem-solving and ownership mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM tools
- Excellent communication in the local language, Hindi, and English
- Two-wheeler with a valid driving license
- Smartphone with internet access
- Willingness to travel within the assigned region
- Comfortable working on weekends with a weekday off
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The Company
What We Do
SolarSquare is India's most trusted and fastest growing residential solar company. We bring trust, transparency, financing and best-in-class after sales service to every home owner looking to go solar. Our aim is to become India's #1 rooftop solar brand and empower 100k homes to go solar by 2024.
