Head of People, Raptor Maps
+ equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
Software for the entire solar lifecycle
Open for applications
Software for the entire solar lifecycle
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable the solar industry to scale efficiently.
Role
Who you are
- People-Centric & Business-Savvy: You bring heart and head to HR. You deeply care about people and culture, and you understand how to align People strategy with business goals
- High EQ & Leadership Maturity: You lead with empathy and clarity, and others naturally turn to you for guidance and support
- Visionary & Pragmatic: You can see the big picture but know how to make progress in steps. You're energized by shaping the future and making it real
- Culture Carrier: You live and breathe values like transparency, integrity, curiosity, and inclusion—and you know how to help others do the same
- Collaborative by Nature: You build strong relationships across functions and levels, and you know when to lead, when to partner, and when to listen
- Startup Savvy: You’re comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and rapid iteration. Bonus if you’ve built or scaled People functions in a venture-backed post-Series B/C stage startup before
- Exposure to remote-first or distributed teams
- SHRM or HRCI certification
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a strategic, empathetic, and values-aligned Head of People to lead the next chapter of our growth.
- You will be the connective tissue between leadership and the broader team, owning the strategic direction of our People function—from organizational design and leadership development to culture building and business alignment.
- You’ll operate as a player-coach: ready to dive into details when needed while helping teams maintain strategic clarity and execution.
- This role is ideal for HR leaders eager to both shape big-picture initiatives and roll up their sleeves
- Strategic HR Partnership. Own and lead the People strategy to support business goals, while partnering with People Operations and leadership teams on org planning, team health, and scaling effectively
- People Metrics & Reporting. Own key people analytics, including engagement surveys, organizational health metrics, and reporting to senior leaders and the Board, using data to inform strategy and track progress over time
- Culture, Values & Employee Experience. Champion our values and culture by designing programs that foster belonging, trust, and recognition, while leading engagement initiatives like feedback, DEIB, and key employee experience moments in a remote-friendly environment in partnership with People Operations team
- Talent Development. Own performance and development frameworks that empower every Raptor to grow, and lead impactful Learning & Development initiatives across the company
- Leadership Growth. Provide expert coaching to senior leaders and managers to enhance leadership capabilities, drive change management efforts to support organizational growth, and advise managers on team health, development, and effectiveness
- People Insights. Stay attuned to team sentiment, market trends, and evolving best practices to inform strategy and keep Raptor Maps ahead of the curve
- Total Rewards Strategy. Lead and refine our compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to ensure they are fair, competitive, and support the needs of a growing, remote-friendly team
- Recruiting & Retention. Partner with the leadership and Talent teams to strengthen recruiting and hiring efforts, and implement strategies that support the retention of top talent aligned with our values and mission
Our take
As the solar industry has grown, one of its biggest complications has been effective solar farm maintenance. While the use of drones equipped with thermal cameras has improved the speed at which problems are identified, technicians still have to interpret a constant flow of unstructured data.
To help with this, Raptor Maps supplies software that analyzes drone imagery, diagnoses problems, and even estimates the costs associated with each problem. This has enabled solar energy to scale, creating over 50 GW of solar power production across 40 countries. The company boasts clients including Tesla, SOLV Energy and Rosendin Electric.
With the global solar energy market continuing to grow, and solar farms expanding in size and complexity, there is ample opportunity for Raptor Maps to both innovate and grow. It has raised considerable funds to date, the latest of which will help accelerate product development and expand its team.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Dec 2024
$35m
SERIES C
Apr 2022
$22m
SERIES B
Total funding: $63.8m
Company benefits
- Unlimited paid time off (that we encourage you to use!)
- In-person events and retreats across the country
- Lunch and learns to expand your knowledge
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with multiple low-fee options
- Generous employee stock option plan
Company HQ
Ward Two, Somerville, MA
Leadership
Nikhil Vadhavkar
(Co-Founder & CEO)Earned a PhD in Bioastronautics from MIT. Graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with a BS in Biomedical Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management.
Eddie Obtropta
(Co-Founder & CTO)Co-Founder of Manifold Studios. Former Graduate researcher in the Man Vehicle Lab at MIT. Previoulsy worked as an Engineer at Ministry of Supply.
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