<div>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.</div>Energy Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Director - DERs Program Growth and Strategy to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) department. As a member of the DERs leadership team, you will lead the growth and management of programs that incentivize the adoption of demand management, storage and solar. Storage, solar and demand response adoption are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.  Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  <a href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/">six different locations</a>. 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: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and execute long-term strategies that position the company as an industry leader, while aligning with organizational goals, objectives, and operational constraints. </li><li>Collaborate with department and company leaders to establish and execute a strategic growth plan for Energy Solutions’ DERs products. </li><li>Coordinate with strategy, policy and product teams and subject matter experts to lead pursuit of new opportunities with utilities, state agencies, market partners and other clients. </li><li>Represent Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader through client engagement, industry conferences, and participation in key industry boards and forums. </li><li>Maintain and develop client and partner relationships, ensuring continued service excellence, and demonstrating exceptional client management skills. </li><li>Provide oversight of a portfolio of programs including Automated Demand Response (ADR) and Solar to ensure programs achieve goals, execute deliverables on time and budget, and deliver high client satisfaction. </li><li>Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies.  </li><li>Demonstrate understanding and capabilities of project and program management as well as leadership qualities essential to be successful in the role. </li><li>Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams to achieve shared goals effectively. </li><li>Build and lead a team. Determine and formulate policies and strategies to manage and motivate people. Performance management of department staff members, including direct and indirect staff supervision. </li><li>Regular communication with department staff and management to direct priorities. </li><li>Workload and budget management, including recruiting, staffing and work assignments for the Strategy and Product team as well as forecasting and tracking complex budgets. </li></ul> Qualifications:  <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field. </li><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program implementation and business development and sales, ideally in solar program administration. </li><li>A minimum of 15 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams. </li><li>Familiarity with the North American DERs market ideally in energy and utility business and market for distributed generation, storage, and/or community solar. </li><li>Effectively worked with and/or managed operational teams, ideally managing strategy, policy or product teams, to provide the necessary outcome to a client. </li><li>Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills. </li><li>Ability to solve complex problems and provide solutions. </li><li>Ability to balance competing priorities. </li><li>Strong client management and project management skills. </li><li>Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience. </li><li>Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability.   </li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals. </li><li>Ability to work in a team-oriented collegial and collaborative, but fast-paced and dynamic environment at a growing company. </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. </li><li>Detail oriented with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities. </li></ul> The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000/annually, with a target compensation of $180,000 to $209,000 based on experience and qualifications. <div>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 EmployerEnergy 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.Office Locations and a Remote WorkforceEnergy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  <a href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/">six different locations</a>. 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: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.Background Check InformationInformation 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 <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.<a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants </a>  </div>

Founded in 1995, Energy Solutions is an employee-owned clean energy consulting firm defined by innovation, value, quality and reliability. Our mission is simple&mdash;to positively impact the environment through market-based, cost-effective energy, carbon, and water management solutions. Our 100+ employees strive to fulfill this mission by providing our utility, government and commercial customers with clean energy policies, programs, and projects throughout the United States. Since our inception, Energy Solutions&rsquo; core commitment has been providing professional energy efficiency consulting services through our mission-based approach.

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

<div>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.</div>Energy Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Director - DERs Program Growth and Strategy to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) department. As a member of the DERs leadership team, you will lead the growth and management of programs that incentivize the adoption of demand management, storage and solar. Storage, solar and demand response adoption are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future. &nbsp;Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/">six different locations</a>. 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: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.&nbsp;Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and execute long-term strategies that position the company as an industry leader, while aligning with organizational goals, objectives, and operational constraints.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with department and company leaders to establish and execute a strategic growth plan for Energy Solutions’ DERs products.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with strategy, policy and product teams and subject matter experts to lead pursuit of new opportunities with utilities, state agencies, market partners and other clients.&nbsp;</li><li>Represent Energy Solutions as a visible thought leader through client engagement, industry conferences, and participation in key industry boards and forums.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain and develop client and partner relationships, ensuring continued service excellence, and demonstrating exceptional client management skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide oversight of a portfolio of programs including Automated Demand Response (ADR) and Solar to ensure programs achieve goals, execute deliverables on time and budget, and deliver high client satisfaction.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate understanding and capabilities of project and program management as well as leadership qualities essential to be successful in the role.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams to achieve shared goals effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>Build and lead a team. Determine and formulate policies and strategies to manage and motivate people. Performance management of department staff members, including direct and indirect staff supervision.&nbsp;</li><li>Regular communication with department staff and management to direct priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Workload and budget management, including recruiting, staffing and work assignments for the Strategy and Product team as well as forecasting and tracking complex budgets.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program implementation and business development and sales, ideally in solar program administration.&nbsp;</li><li>A minimum of 15 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with the North American DERs market ideally in energy and utility business and market for distributed generation, storage, and/or community solar.&nbsp;</li><li>Effectively worked with and/or managed operational teams, ideally managing strategy, policy or product teams, to provide the necessary outcome to a client.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to solve complex problems and provide solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to balance competing priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong client management and project management skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work in a team-oriented collegial and collaborative, but fast-paced and dynamic environment at a growing company.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Detail oriented with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000/annually, with a target compensation of $180,000 to $209,000 based on experience and qualifications.&nbsp;<div>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 EmployerEnergy 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.Office Locations and a Remote WorkforceEnergy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/">six different locations</a>. 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: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.Background Check InformationInformation 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&nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.<a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

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

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