Vice President

Position Overview :We are seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President of Electrolyser Stack Engineering to lead the India-based engineering organization responsible for the development, scaling, and performance optimization of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyser stacks.The ideal candidate will be a seasoned engineering executive with deep technical and organizational expertise, particularly in electrochemical systems, battery technologies, or related fields.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive and Strategic Leadership- Lead a large, multi-layered engineering organization, including multiple leaders of teams and functions.- Shape and drive the long-term strategy for PEM electrolyzer stack development and integration with manufacturing and commercial teams.- Collaborate across global functions to align product roadmaps, cost reduction initiatives, and quality improvements with business objectives.- Influence company-wide technical and policy decisions as a member of the broader executive engineering leadership team.- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and leadership development within the engineering function.Technical and Functional Oversight- Direct the design, development, and manufacturing transfer of PEM electrolyzer stacks.- Oversee technical validation activities including material validation, contaminant tolerance studies, conditioning time optimization, and start-up protocol development.- Lead design and construction of prototype stacks and coordinate validation through structured test plans in collaboration with internal test labs.- Guide modeling and simulation efforts to support stack design and system integration.- Own the technical interface with supply chain, operations, and NPI teams to ensure scalability and manufacturability.- Stay current with the latest advancements in electrochemistry, stack component innovation, and competitive products; lead integration of best-in-class practices.Required Qualifications- 15–20 years of engineering experience, with 10–12 years in people leadership and at least 7–10 years managing other leaders.- Proven success in leading large, complex engineering organizations within high-tech manufacturing, electrochemical systems, or energy.- Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-level outcomes and influence cross-functional policy and decision-making.- Demonstrated success scaling engineering solutions from concept to commercial production.- Recognized industry expertise in electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or related fields, with a strong grasp of PEM systems and electrochemical cell technologies.- Experience with lithium battery technologies or electrochemical stack architecture highly preferred.- Strong executive presence, with the ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite and executive leadership teams.- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational development skills.- Global mindset and ability to lead across cultures and time zones.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and policy influence.Preferred Qualifications- Ph.D. in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.- Experience in commercial product development and scaling of advanced energy systems.- Experience in lithium battery system design, testing, and commercialization.- Exposure to large-scale product industrialization and cost optimization in an emerging technology space.- Hands-on experience in simulation and modeling tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS) for electrochemical systems.- Deep understanding of stack reliability, manufacturability, and performance tradeoffs.- Working knowledge of regulatory and safety frameworks related to hydrogen production systems.Key Competencies- Technical Leadership: Expert in electrochemical stack design and testing; able to drive innovation and product improvement.- Enterprise Influence: Able to shape cross-functional initiatives and drive global alignment.- People Development: Builds, mentors, and scales high-performing technical teams; strong coaching and talent management skills.- Strategic Thinking: Sees the big picture; connects long-term vision to immediate technical decisions.- Collaboration & Communication: Leads through influence; effectively communicates complex concepts across audiences.- Operational Discipline: Brings rigor to execution, documentation, and performance validation.