Project Manager at SolarSquare in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 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