Head of Solar Operations Manager

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?​

Join us to lead the charge in solar operations—own the full journey from order fulfilment to installation and activation, ensuring seamless execution and customer satisfaction. You'll manage teams, partners, and processes to deliver high-impact, sustainable energy solutions at scale.

Key Responsibilities:
 

1. Order Fulfilment & Processing

• Manage the end-to-end sales order flow, from customer purchase to system handover.

• Ensure orders are accurately recorded, validated, and processed in a timely manner.

• Coordinate closely with the sales team to understand demand pipeline and prioritize accordingly.
   

2. Logistics & Inventory Coordination

• Plan and manage timely delivery of solar panels, inverters, and materials to installation sites.

• Procure equipment / materials when inventory below minimum quantity.

• Track inventory levels, anticipate shortages, and manage just-in-time inventory practices.

• Work with logistics partners and internal supply chain team to optimize delivery schedules and costs.
   

3. Installation Planning & Execution

• Schedule and coordinate contractors/installation partners based on material readiness and customer availability.

• Ensure installations are completed according to quality and safety standards.

• Monitor field operations and troubleshoot any execution issues.
   

4. Service Activation & Handover

• Oversee post-installation checks and inverter activation process.

• Ensure that the monitoring system is up and running for the customer.

• Coordinate customer handover and manage activation documentation.

5. Performance Monitoring & Improvement

• Track KPIs such as installation lead time, on-time delivery, and operational cost per install.

• Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvements.

• Build SOPs and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability.

6. Team & Partner Management

• Manage a team of operations associates and logistics coordinators.

• Maintain close relationships with contractors, logistics partners, and suppliers.

• Enforce service level agreements (SLAs) with all vendors and partners.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in operations, preferably in renewable energy, telecom, or FMCG with minimum 5 years of leadership/people manager experience

• Strong coordination and project management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-heavy environment.

• Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, or installation workflows.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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