Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business
Experienced in a global, contract-based service model
Strong background in KPI design and operational analytics
Proven success in scaling operations within high-growth or asset-intensive environments
10-15+ years in service delivery or operational leadership roles
Experience influencing global teams across multiple regions and functions
Responsibilities
Define and own the global services operations strategy
Translate business strategy into a scalable global operating model
Develop multi-year strategic initiatives for service delivery
Lead the annual operating plan development with strategic priorities
Implement and maintain standardized global service processes
Own global services KPI framework and drive performance reviews
Govern spare parts execution model and optimize inventory levels
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Cross-functional collaboration with a global team
Access to the latest operational tools and technologies
Culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Recognition and reward for high performance
Full Job Description
The Global Operations Director - Services is responsible for driving consistent, efficient, and contract-compliant service execution across the global installed base. This role serves as the single point of accountability for global service operational performance, working through regional and functional teams. This entails focuses on standardization of service processes, KPI-driven performance management, operational cost control, parts fulfillment and inventory effectiveness, and disciplined contract execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Global Operating Model
Define and own the global services operations strategy, aligned with the business objectives, installed base growth, and long-term services roadmap.
Translate business and services strategy into a scalable global operating model spanning Field Services, Parts, Logistics, and service execution partners.
Lead annual operating plan development, including strategic priorities, key initiatives, resourcing, and investment plans.
Establish strategy-to-execution governance, ensuring priorities are translated into measurable KPIs and actionable execution plans.
Standardization of Service Processes & KPI Management
Define, implement, and maintain standard global service processes across Field Services, Logistics, Parts Services.
Own and manage the global services KPI framework covering safety, quality, delivery, reliability, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Lead operational performance reviews and ensure corrective actions.
Partner with BI and Reporting teams to guide development of core operational systems aligned with service roadmap
Operational Cost & Performance Management
Own service execution cost performance
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.
Drive productivity and efficiency improvements
Identify operational risks impacting performance, cost, or customer commitments and lead mitigation actions
Parts Fulfillment, Inventory & Forecasting
Govern spare parts execution model in partnership with supply chain
Drive demand forecasting aligned with installed base and schedules.
Optimize inventory levels and improve parts availability while reducing obsolescence.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve parts availability, lead times, and service readiness
Contract Management
Ensure operational compliance with service LTSA agreements.
Translate contract terms into execution plans and KPIs.
Partner with customer success, fulfillment and Legal to manage LD risk and resolve escalations
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead strategic initiatives to drive improvements within Services
Act as a key operational interface across Supply Chain, Engineering, Commercial, Finance
Provide clear visibility to senior leadership on service performance, risks, and improvement action
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business
Experience operating in a global, contract-based service model
Strong background in KPI design, operational analytics, and performance management systems
Experience scaling operations in a high-growth or asset-intensive environment
10-15+ years of experience in service delivery or operational leadership roles, with demonstrated expertise in regional or global operations
Demonstrated experience leading managers and influencing global, matrixed teams across regions and functions
Preferred
Experience with fuel cells, CHP, microgrids, or distributed energy systems.
Exposure to solid-oxide or high-temperature electrochemical systems.
Salary Ranges: $209,100.00 - $300,900.00
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy is a provider of solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company's fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion, producing less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional power generation methods. Bloom Energy's fuel cells are used in a variety of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
