National Grid · 1 hour ago
US Director, UK Senior Manager, Business Development
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Director of Business Development within the NY Clean Energy Development team. This role involves strategic leadership in promoting clean energy initiatives and managing stakeholder relationships to influence the electric business in New York.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Coordinate the development of regulatory filings and business cases, proposing new execution models as necessary to capitalize on opportunities
Serve as the primary point of contact for effectively communicating complex utility issues impacting the Upstate New York electric market, while identifying opportunities and risks for the Electric Business Unit
Develop and implement a stakeholder relationship management strategy, ensuring clear accountabilities for specific external stakeholders in collaboration with internal system operations and planning
Influence and manage internal stakeholders to secure buy-in regarding Clean Energy Development initiatives from relevant departments
Identify emerging clean energy project opportunities and partnerships that align with National Grid’s strategic business objectives and customer values
Assemble and lead virtual teams across National Grid in pursuit of decarbonization efforts, engaging external consultants as needed to develop robust and compelling business cases and proposals
Collaborate with relevant internal Corporate Communications and Government Affairs departments to ideate and develop external communications plans, value propositions, and positions
Identify policy gaps and advocate for new utility infrastructure use case filings
Support future rate case submissions relevant to projects sponsored by the department
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of New York electric utility regulations and familiarity with utility finance
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in business, economics, engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience working with New York external stakeholders in the electric sector
Significant understanding of commercial, market, and relationship management aspects of business development and issues affecting the utility industry
Proven experience working with external stakeholders in New York on electric energy initiatives, including the New York Department of Public Service
Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills at all organizational levels
Demonstrated experience in conducting internal stakeholder engagement at the director and senior leadership levels
Experience leading virtual teams to pursue business opportunities
Proven ability to organize and lead teams through ambiguity to achieve high performance and desired business results
Confident and impactful public speaking skills are essential
Preferred
Familiarity with electric system planning, NYISO functions, and electric rates is strongly preferred
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (37)
2023 (34)
2022 (38)
2021 (30)
2020 (33)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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