Program Manager (Solar) (m/w/d)

Job Description

New Energy Nexus (www.newenergynexus.com) is an international nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurs and innovators building the future of clean energy. Across more than 15 countries, we accelerate startups, strengthen clean energy ecosystems, and develop market-based solutions that accelerate the global transition to a clean energy economy.

In Thailand, New Energy Nexus is building the country's clean energy workforce, supporting entrepreneurs, and strengthening the enabling ecosystem needed to rapidly scale distributed renewable energy.

The Role

Thailand is entering a critical period of distributed solar growth. Achieving national energy security and decarbonization goals will require not only technology and financing, but also a highly skilled workforce capable of designing, installing, financing and maintaining rooftop solar and energy storage systems.

The Program Manager (Solar) will lead NEX Thailand's workforce development and market activation programs under the New Energy Skills / Market Makers initiative. The role combines ecosystem building, workforce skills training, partnership development, program management, industry engagement and policy collaboration to address key barriers limiting rooftop solar deployment.

Working closely with government agencies, industry associations, utilities, financial institutions and solar companies, the Program Manager (Solar) will help build a stronger solar installation ecosystem while creating new employment opportunities across Thailand.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Thailand's New Energy Skills Program

• Lead the implementation and growth of Thailand's solar workforce development strategy.
• Design and manage training programs for rooftop solar installers, technicians and installation companies.
• Coordinate Train-the-Trainer programs and regional training hubs.
• Develop annual workplans, implementation schedules and program budgets.
• Monitor program KPIs, participant outcomes and long-term workforce impact.
• Ensure high quality delivery across all training activities.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Represent NEX in working groups, conferences and government consultations.

Develop and manage relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders including:

• Department of Skill Development (DSD) and related government agencies
• Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) / Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA)
• Vocational colleges and universities
• Solar industry associations
• EPC companies / Solar installers and distributors

Strengthen Thailand's Solar Finance Ecosystem

Work with financial institutions to better understand barriers to residential and SME rooftop solar financing.

• Mapping Thailand's solar finance landscape.
• Engaging banks, leasing companies and fintech partners.
• Identifying financing gaps faced by households, SMEs and installers.
• Working with partners to pilot innovative financing models.
• Supporting research that informs future finance products and market development.

Support Supply Chain Development

Collaborate closely with NEX Bridge and the NEX China team to strengthen Thailand's renewable energy supply chain.

• Identifying equipment and procurement challenges faced by installers.
• Connecting Thai companies with trusted manufacturers and suppliers.
• Sharing market intelligence between Thailand and regional teams.

Program Management & Reporting

• Manage grants and donor-funded activities.
• Track budgets and project deliverables.
• Prepare donor reports and presentations.
• Coordinate consultants and training partners.
• Support proposal development for future funding opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, OR related field.
• Min 5 years of professional experience in solar project development or solar sector
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with government agencies or public sector partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English Required.
• Ability to travel throughout Thailand.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Solar PV industry or Clean energy finance
• Renewable energy workforce development
• Technical training programs
• Utilities or Electricity sector / Energy policy

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys building ecosystems rather than simply managing projects.

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about accelerating Thailand's clean energy transition.
• Comfortable working across government, industry and entrepreneurial communities.
• Able to translate strategy into practical implementation.
• Curious and proactive in identifying market opportunities.
• Highly collaborative with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Data-driven while remaining pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Launch multiple solar workforce training cohorts across Thailand.
• Establish partnerships with DSD, PEA, MEA and key industry stakeholders.
• Build a nationwide network of installer and training partners.
• Produce a market assessment of Thailand's rooftop solar finance landscape.
• Support cross-border supply chain collaborations with NEX Bridge China.

Why Join New Energy Nexus Thailand?

This role offers the opportunity to help shape Thailand's clean energy future by working at the intersection of workforce development, market creation, finance, policy and entrepreneurship. Rather than focusing on a single project, the Program Manager (Solar) will help build the ecosystem that enables distributed solar to scale across Thailand.

You will collaborate with leading government agencies, utilities, financial institutions, international partners and clean energy entrepreneurs while contributing to one of the region's most ambitious workforce development initiatives. The work will directly support Thailand's energy transition, create high-quality green jobs and strengthen access to affordable clean energy for communities and businesses alike.

This position is initially offered as a one-year contract. As NEX continues to expand its clean energy programs in Thailand, there may be opportunities for extension depending on program evolution and future funding.

Benefits

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

• Submit your resume, cover letter and responses to our application questions.
• Click the "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" button to begin your application.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.