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Energy Solutions · 15 hours ago

Director, Distributed Energy Resources (Remote/Hybrid - US)

Remote - US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $180K/yr

12+ years exp

Energy Solutions is a growing company focused on delivering large-scale energy savings and climate solutions. They are seeking a Director of Distributed Energy Resources to oversee programs that encourage the adoption of demand response, storage, and solar technologies, playing a key role in advancing a decarbonized grid.

Information Technology & Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee successful delivery of a portfolio of demand response, automated demand response (ADR), data visualization reporting and storage programs to achieve goals, execute deliverables on time and budget, and deliver high client satisfaction

Develop strong cross-department coordination with our information systems team to develop, maintain and enhance the custom software used to implement our programs

Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines; identify and address risks or bottlenecks proactively

Stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions

Review and approve client deliverables, proposals, and reports to ensure compliance and high standards

Demonstrate understanding and capabilities of project and program management to be successful in the role

Lead a team. Determine and formulate policies and strategies to manage and motivate people

Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development

Manage workload distribution, including recruiting, staffing, and assigning work across the team

Conduct performance management and supervision of department staff

Facilitate internal communications, team meetings, and cross-functional coordination to drive operational excellence

Maintain regular communication with department staff and management to direct priorities

Maintain and develop client and partner relationships, ensuring continued service excellence, and demonstrating exceptional client management skills

Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction, resolve issues, and strengthen relationships

Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams to achieve shared goals effectively

Lead/support development of proposals and business development efforts

Initiate, lead, and follow through on proposals for new and current projects and programs

Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal strategy

Collaborate with department and company leaders to execute a strategic growth plan for Energy Solutions’ DERs products

Coordinate with strategy, policy and product teams and subject matter experts to pursue new opportunities with utilities, state agencies, market partners and other clients

Represent Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader through client engagement, industry conferences, and participation in key industry boards and forums

Demonstrate leadership and management qualities essential for success in the role

Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies

Collaborate closely with the department Vice President to align departmental goals with organizational strategy and growth targets

Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, excellence and continuous improvement across all program areas

Lead and support change management efforts by guiding teams through transitions, aligning stakeholders, and fostering adaptability to evolving priorities and program goals

Qualification

Program implementationClient managementFinancial acumenLeadership experienceEnergy market knowledgeProject managementProblem solvingAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field

A minimum of 12 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams

Minimum of 5 years' experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand response and/or storage program administration

Familiarity with the North American DERs market ideally in energy and utility business and market for demand response and/or storage and with a focus on California

Effectively worked with and/or managed operational teams, ideally managing implementation or product teams, to provide the necessary outcome to a client

Experience working with software development and bridging that gap between client needs and software costs and timelines

Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills

Ability to solve complex problems, provide solutions and balance competing priorities

Experience leading contract negotiations and renewals with clients

Strong client management and project management skills

Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience

Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability

Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals

Ability to work in a team-oriented collegial and collaborative, but fast-paced and dynamic environment at a growing company

Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills

Detail oriented with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities