Job description
Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.
Energy Solutions is currently seeking astrategic and visionary Senior Director committed to driving operational excellence, best-in-class program delivery, and transformational business outcomes. The Senior Director of Energy Efficiency will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Energy Efficiency. This role is responsible for providing strategic direction and overseeing all aspects of program delivery across the East Region, while collaborating closely with senior executives and departmental leadership to advance company goals.
The ideal candidate brings a strong strategic mindset, a proven track record of leading large teams to successful outcomes, and deep expertise in energy efficiency program delivery. They are a natural problem solver with a high degree of accountability, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence. A skilled relationship builder, they are committed to fostering collaboration, developing talent, and delivering exceptional results.
Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Helps develop and execute long-term strategies that position the company as an industry leader, while aligning with organizational goals, objectives, and operational constraints.
- Oversees program operations within the East Region, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and financial targets.
- Manages a diverse project portfolio, ensuring all initiatives remainon scope, schedule, and budget, through effective oversight of Directors and Assoc. Directors.
- Leads regional budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in collaboration with the Finance Team.
- Maintains deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies.
- Represents Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader through client engagement, industry conferences, and participation in key industry boards and forums.
- Fosters strong, collaborative relationships with clients, partners, trade allies, and internal stakeholders.
- Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and productivity to help offset annual cost increases and improve margin.
- Serves as a change agent, guiding teams through transitions and driving organizational improvements.
- Directly oversees and mentors senior leaders such as Directors and Associate Directors.
- Recommends and oversees recovery strategies for underperforming teams or programs, tracking progress against defined performance goals.
- Builds and sustains high-performing teams through thoughtful recruitment, talent development, and employee engagement.
- Supports the growth and development of direct reports through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 15 years’ experience leading successful high-performing multigenerational teams.
- Proven and sustained experience in portfolio project/program management and business development.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of adapting style to different audiences and stakeholders, both internally and externally representing the company in front of customers.
- Problem solver with a hands-on approach and the ability to anticipate adverse scenarios with thoughtful solutions to address them.
- Ability to make quick decisions and generate buy-in from leadership team members.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic vision and good professional judgement to plan, negotiate and win profitable contracts, manage risk and execute plans in an effective manner.
- Ability to conceptualize and execute deadline driven projects with strong bias for action and ability to prioritize multiple and competing projects.
- Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a sense of urgency and bias for action.
- Demonstrated success with implementing and managing complex project management systems and tools.
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability.
- Strong leadership record demonstrating the ability to grow and influence highly effective teams.
- High level proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to communicate, develop presentations and perform analysis.
- Available for business travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or other graduate-level degree.
- Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of industry standards in clean energy, technology, utility programs, and policies.
- Candidates located on the East Coast.
Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of $180,000k - $220,000k/Annually
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
AI Use
At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!
Office Locations and a Remote Workforce
Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
Background Check Information
Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable Accommodations
Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].
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