BESS Advanced Analytics Platform Manager - e-Storage - US

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

The candidate is responsible for defining the overall BESS data analysis system, including developing technical requirements and product testing, defining the product vision, and working closely with other departments to ensure project success. The BESS Data Analytics Manager has detailed knowledge of current battery energy storage technologies and is experienced in large data processing, analysis and meaningful presentation of results.

Management Responsibilities:

• Drive operational changes, setting up procedures and systems.

• Delegate and empower team members.

• Build partnerships with vendors and internal departments.

• Coach new recruits and inspire team members.

• Drive knowledge transfer to support the continuous growth of the business.

• Conduct regular performance assessments and recognize team members.

• Mentor team members and supervise work processes to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet timelines and budget commitments.

• Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the technology/engineering/delivery value stream.

Product Development and Qualification Responsibilities:

• Execute the technical strategy and roadmap for BESS performance analytics software development, aligned with the organization's business goals and objectives.

• Utilize strong leadership skills to make an immediate impact.

• Drive discussions with technical leaders to evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks to support the development process and meet project requirements.

• Work closely with customers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Draft and negotiate BESS data analytics system technical requirements.

• Manage stakeholders for design and deliverables.

• Verify testing of the new advanced BESS performance analytics.

Related Experience:

• At least 10 years of hands-on domain experience performing analytics for solar PV or battery energy storage.

• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure.

• Experience with containerized and cluster management such as Kubernetes and Docker.

• Proficiency in Python programming, Jupyter Notebook environment, and SQL language.

• Proficiency in R programming

• Experience with Reporting platforms and generating PDFs from code using programs like LaTeX and reportlabs.

• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Influx, and Cassandra

• Experience using machine learning for data processing.

• Strong computer skills with in-depth familiarity with big data analytics.

Personal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. An advanced degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role within the energy storage or related industry.

• Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to completion.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver and follow up on large-scale projects on time and within budget.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.

• Passion for building a transparent, accountable team.

• Strong work ethic, positive team attitude, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 15%, including international travel.

Compensation & Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.