Vice President of Operations

About 180 Energy Partners

180 Energy Partners is pioneering one of the nation's most innovative platforms combining renewable energy and financial technology. Rather than merely installing solar or home improvement products, they empower homeowners, businesses, and agricultural clients to access new financial opportunities through advanced financing, proprietary capital deployment strategies, and renewable energy solutions. Their diverse portfolio includes residential solar and home improvement products, commercial solar projects, the American AgriSolar agricultural division, 180 CapitalFlow™, and AI-driven platforms for sales and customer acquisition.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Operations will play a crucial role as the operational cornerstone of the executive leadership team. Working closely with the CEO, this person will turn strategic vision into actionable plans by establishing scalable systems, driving operational excellence, enhancing customer experiences, and ensuring seamless project progression from contract signing to completion. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurs at heart, highly accountable, process-focused, and passionately dedicated to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an essential member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Translate strategic plans into operational initiatives and execute accordingly.
• Develop and implement scalable operational systems and infrastructure.
• Support annual business planning and growth strategy formulation.
• Oversee and optimize operations across residential, commercial, and agricultural solar divisions.
• Manage installation scheduling, project management, customer experience, vendor relationships, quality assurance, warranty programs, and process development.
• Create systems including CRM workflows, project lifecycle management, installation scheduling, KPI tracking, team accountability, dashboards, customer communication, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead and mentor teams comprising project managers, customer success staff, installation partners, administrative personnel, and vendors.
• Promote a corporate culture focused on accountability, speed, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and ownership.
• Monitor critical operational metrics such as installation cycle times, customer satisfaction scores (NPS), project profitability, warranty resolutions, vendor performances, and revenue forecasting accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in leadership roles with proven operational team management.
• Strong skills in organization, communication, project management, and financial acumen.
• High emotional intelligence with a capacity to independently solve problems within fast-paced startup environments.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.

Preferred Experience

• Background in solar energy, construction, energy sectors, home services, manufacturing, logistics, project management, or operations consulting.
• MBA or equivalent executive leadership experience is advantageous.

Success Indicators

Within the first year, the successful candidate will reduce project cycle times, establish scalable systems, elevate customer satisfaction, boost operational efficiency, foster accountability, support rapid growth, and help position the company as a leading renewable energy organization in the Southeast.

Candidate Attributes

• Ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity.
• Leadership by example with honest communication fostering trust.
• Desire to build a lasting legacy rather than pursue a conventional corporate role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Profit sharing opportunities.
• Potential for long-term equity incentives.
• Prospects for growth within executive leadership roles.

Why Join?

This role offers a pivotal opportunity to join an early executive team at a rapidly growing company blending renewable energy, finance, and technology. You will engage directly with the CEO, shape company strategy, make meaningful impacts, and share in the value you help generate. 180 Energy Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.