Tech Solutions Director

We are looking for a like-minded, like-hearted Tech Solutions Director who is passionate about advancing the Kingdom of God and serving off-grid communities nationwide by bringing renewable solutions for their development.

The Technical Solutions Director is involved throughout HSSi’s product lifecycle. Working with our field staff, you will identify and prioritize use cases for our customer segments. Working with our technology partners, you will identify solutions for these use cases and finalize product bundles that meet the requirements. You will then work with the program team and the field staff to introduce the products to the market

Specific responsibilities include:

• For priority use cases, define potential solutions and technical specifications as well as cost-benefit envelopes;
• Identify potential technology partner suppliers and evaluate their products (for technical design, usability, durability, serviceability, and production quality) to select best options;
• For products that pass initial evaluation, lead in-field testing conducted through our technician network and/or direct sales team with focus on usability and consumer appeal testing;
• Finalize product bundles and establish costs and procurement parameters to finalize pricing.
• Define technical specifications for marketing and technical training materials.
• Develop deep technical and market-based expertise on our core and future products;
• Maintain strong project management capabilities with planning, communicating, documenting and tracking activities related to HSSi’s product introduction lifecycle;
• Monitor and report on product adoption, user feedback, and repair records throughout HSSi’s product lifecycle.

We're looking for candidate with the following competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in the solar energy industry with a focus on solar product development, design, and deployment.
• Strong technical expertise in solar PV system design, photovoltaic technologies, inverters, energy storage, and related components.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex solar projects from conception to completion, including project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

WHO WE ARE

Our Company

Founded in 2010, Hybrid Social Solutions, Inc. (HSSi) is an award-winning social enterprise that provides rural, off-grid communities in the Philippines with sustainable access to high-quality, affordable solar technologies aimed at spurring basic socio-economic development. We have developed strong partnerships with technical innovators for high-quality solar products that are suited to our target market and with community partners to implement our programs.

Our Vision

Reduce inequity and poverty by empowering all citizens in remote communities to access development-oriented goods and services that fit their specific needs and help them attain their God-given potential.

Our Mission

Build a gridless solar electricity network composed of Solar Hubs throughout the nation.

These hubs will coordinate and support last-mile value chains with like-minded community partners and other stakeholders to provide customers with innovative and high quality products at affordable and fair payment terms. We ensure sustainable benefits through customer training and after-sales service that go the extra mile.

Our Impact

Hybrid is an impact-driven organization. We are committed to growing wider and deeper in our impact for our clients. Through our best-in-class products, our customers have been touched by benefits in personal development (education and communications), prosperity (additional income and savings), well-being (health, safety, and disaster preparedness), and environment, community, and environmental impact.

In 2023, we have reached 1 Million people in far-flung villages. Using the industry-standard Global Off-Grid Lighting Alliance metrics to measure quantitative impact, Hybrid’s impact so far includes:

• 1 Million Filipinos reached or approximately 200,000 households
• 1.2 Billion Pesos in energy savings for these households
• 225 million hours of light and charging generated
• 230,000 tons of greenhouse gases reduced

Join our mission-driven team and embark on a journey to reduce inequity and poverty by empowering remote communities with access to essential resources and opportunities.

Apply now and let's create a brighter, more sustainable future together.

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