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

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. Experience working with software development and bridging the 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.

Oversee successful delivery of demand response, ADR, data visualization reporting, and storage programs. Develop cross-department coordination with the information systems team. Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines. Stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies. Review and approve client deliverables, proposals, and reports. Lead a team, formulate policies and strategies to manage and motivate people. Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team. Manage workload distribution, including recruiting, staffing, and assigning work. Conduct performance management and supervision of department staff. Facilitate internal communications and team meetings. Maintain regular communication with department staff and management. Maintain and develop client and partner relationships. Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams. Lead/support development of proposals and business development efforts. Initiate, lead, and follow through on proposals for new and current projects. Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal strategy. Collaborate with leaders to execute a strategic growth plan for DERs products. Coordinate with strategy, policy, and product teams to pursue new opportunities. Represent Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader. Demonstrate leadership and management qualities. Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies. Collaborate with the department Vice President to align departmental goals. Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, excellence, and continuous improvement. Lead and support change management efforts.