Powen is a prominent Spanish renewable energy firm specializing in solar photovoltaic self-consumption solutions for residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The company provides comprehensive services including the design, installation, and maintenance of solar panels and energy storage systems, aiming to empower consumers to generate their own clean energy. With a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation, Powen has scaled significantly within the European and Latin American markets.

Based in Madrid, Powen represents a dynamic opportunity for international professionals looking to enter the green energy space in Spain. The company fosters a culture of innovation and environmental responsibility, frequently seeking experts in operations, engineering, and project management. As the renewable sector continues to boom in the Iberian Peninsula, Powen serves as a key employer for those dedicated to the global energy transition.

Founded in 2017 in Madrid, Powen was established to promote energy independence through solar self-consumption. The company has quickly grown into a leader in the Spanish solar market and has expanded its footprint internationally to Mexico and Portugal.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Madrid, providing a central location for international professionals relocating to Spain.
Operates in the strategic renewable energy sector, which is a high-growth industry in Spain with strong government support.
Maintains an international presence with operations in Mexico and Portugal, offering a multicultural business environment.
Focuses on the 'Energy Transition' sector, which currently sees high demand for specialized engineering and project management talent.

This job was published 3 months ago

Operations Director

Powen

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are looking for an Operations Director with solid experience in the utility-scale solar energy sector and/or photovoltaic self-consumption, to lead and structure all company operations within a growth environment. This will be a key position within the executive team, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, project profitability, and business scalability, aligning the technical, installation, and operations areas with the company's global strategy.

Define and execute the company's operational strategy together with General Management.
Lead the technical office, permitting, installations, operations, logistics, and after-sales areas.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of photovoltaic self-consumption projects (commercial and industrial) with and without batteries.
Optimize processes to improve efficiency, costs, quality, and delivery times.
Ensure regulatory, technical, and occupational risk prevention compliance.
Manage internal teams, installers, and subcontractors.
Selection, negotiation, and monitoring of key suppliers.
Define and implement operational KPIs and control systems.
Coordinate the handover of projects from the commercial area to operations.
Support business scalability and the sustainable growth of the company.
Availability to travel.

Higher technical education (Industrial, Electrical, Energy Engineering, or similar).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management.
Proven experience in the photovoltaic solar energy and self-consumption sector.
Experience leading teams and managing multiple simultaneous projects.
Knowledge of photovoltaic installations, legalizations, and applicable regulations.
High capacity for planning, leadership, and decision-making.

Experience in companies in a growth or scaling phase.
Experience in industrial self-consumption or medium/large power installations.
Training in business management (MBA or similar).
Proficiency in ERP, CRM, and project management tools.
Strong results orientation and commitment to continuous improvement.
Sensitivity and commitment to sustainability and the energy transition.

Joining a rapidly growing renewable energy company.
Strategic role with a direct impact on the evolution of the business.
Participation in the company's key decision-making.
Stable contract and long-term project.
Competitive salary based on experience + variable based on objectives.
Good working environment and a highly committed team.
Real opportunities for professional development and internal growth.

View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a Director/a de Operaciones con sólida experiencia en el sector de energía solar a nivel utility y/o autoconsumo fotovoltaico, que lidere y estructure todas las operaciones de la compañía en un entorno de crecimiento. Será una posición clave dentro del equipo directivo, responsable de garantizar la excelencia operativa, la rentabilidad de los proyectos y la escalabilidad del negocio, alineando las áreas técnica, de instalaciones y de operaciones con la estrategia global de la empresa.

Definir y ejecutar la estrategia operativa de la empresa junto a Dirección General.
Liderar las áreas de oficina técnica, tramitación, instalaciones, operaciones, logística y postventa.
Planificar, coordinar y supervisar la ejecución de proyectos de autoconsumo fotovoltaico (comercial e industrial) con y sin baterías.
Optimizar procesos para mejorar eficiencia, costes, calidad y plazos de entrega.
Garantizar el cumplimiento normativo, técnico y de prevención de riesgos laborales.
Gestionar equipos internos, instaladores y subcontratas.
Selección, negociación y seguimiento de proveedores clave.
Definir e implementar KPIs operativos y sistemas de control.
Coordinar el traspaso de proyectos desde el área comercial a operaciones.
Apoyar la escalabilidad del negocio y el crecimiento sostenible de la compañía.
Disponibilidad para viajar.

Formación técnica superior (Ingeniería Industrial, Eléctrica, Energía o similar).
Experiencia mínima de 10 años en gestión de operaciones.
Experiencia comprobada en el sector de energía solar fotovoltaica y autoconsumo.
Experiencia liderando equipos y gestionando múltiples proyectos simultáneos.
Conocimiento de instalaciones fotovoltaicas, legalizaciones y normativa aplicable.
Alta capacidad de planificación, liderazgo y toma de decisiones.

Experiencia en empresas en fase de crecimiento o escalado.
Experiencia en autoconsumo industrial o instalaciones de media/gran potencia.
Formación en gestión empresarial (MBA o similar).
Manejo de ERP, CRM y herramientas de gestión de proyectos.
Alta orientación a resultados y mejora continua.
Sensibilidad y compromiso con la sostenibilidad y la transición energética.

Incorporación a una empresa de energías renovables en pleno crecimiento.
Rol estratégico con impacto directo en la evolución del negocio.
Participación en la toma de decisiones clave de la compañía.
Contrato estable y proyecto a largo plazo.
Salario competitivo acorde a la experiencia + variable por objetivos.
Buen ambiente de trabajo y equipo altamente comprometido.
Oportunidades reales de desarrollo profesional y crecimiento interno.

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