About Solar PandaSolar Panda is a Canadian high-growth, clean-tech company providing home solar systems and appliances to customers in Africa who lack access to electricity. Our loan-to-own model enables families to afford reliable electricity and life-changing appliances, significantly improving their lives. To date, we have brought electricity to over 1.8 million people.Solar Panda is not only making an incredible impact in the world but is also a Canadian success story.We were ranked as the 3rd fastest growing company in Canada in 2021 and have just announced expansion into Senegal and Zambia, bringing our African footprint to 3 countries.If you are interested in joining a fast-growing company that is literally changing the world, Solar Panda might be for you.Role Profile:We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Manager, Operations to join our team and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer. This is a key support role designed for someone who is highly organized, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is eager to learn and contribute across a wide range of operational areas.As the Associate Manager, Operations, you will play a hands-on role in supporting day-to-day execution, tracking key metrics, improving processes, and ensuring seamless coordination across departments.You will also be instrumental in the launch of operations in new markets.Key Responsibilities:Support the COO in managing and executing strategic and operational initiatives.This will change by the day and might include competitive analysis to help determine our pricing one day, working on the shipping strategy for multiple African countries the next and then analyzing sales data for our new countries.Coordinate cross-functional projects and follow up on action items to ensure timely completionAnalyze operational performance data and be able to draw insights that lead to concrete actions (we want someone who can not only look at data but can make decisions based on it)Help identify process bottlenecks and work with teams to drive improvementsAssist with vendor, partner, and internal team communicationsMaintain documentation of key processes, SOPs, and policiesSupport the planning and execution of internal meetings, reviews, and eventsQualifications:Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related fieldProven ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressureStrong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and/or data analysis toolsExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsHigh attention to detail and a proactive mindsetStrong commitment to meeting deadlines and the ability to hold others to a high level of accountabilityWhat We Offer:The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of millions of people without access to electricityA dynamic and mission-driven work environmentThe opportunity to be involved in all areas of the businessExciting growth opportunitiesA chance to work directly with executive leadership and gain valuable exposure
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Associate Manager, Operations