CEO, Grid Modernization Engine | Carolinas Impact

University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (GMEC), a NSF Regional Innovation Engine initiative across North and South Carolina.

The CEO will establish strategy, lead a high‑performing team, and coordinate a broad portfolio of collaborations among academia, industry, utilities, government, and partners to drive innovation from research to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, multi-stakeholder initiatives across academia industry and government.
• Strong executive leadership and strategic transformation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set the Engine's strategy and operations and build a high-performing executive team.
• Coordinate a complex portfolio of activities and partnerships across North and South Carolina.
• Oversee execution of NSF award and ensure measurable, lasting impact.
• Serve as an external representative to funders, officials, industry leaders, and regional stakeholders.
• Cultivate strategic funding opportunities and long-term sustainability for GMEC.

Job description

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (GMEC), a NSF Regional Innovation Engine initiative across North and South Carolina.

The CEO will establish strategy, lead a high‑performing team, and coordinate a broad portfolio of collaborations among academia, industry, utilities, government, and partners to drive innovation from research to commercialization.