Director of Grid Transformation & Innovation

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas is seeking a Director, Grid Transformation to set the vision for a rapidly evolving Texas grid and lead the GRIT portfolio across research, innovation and transformation initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgeting and staffing, and influence senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in electric power grid operations, technology development, and stakeholder engagement, with on-site Taylor, TX duties and potential

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 10 years of job-related work experience plus 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electric power grid operations and/or planning at a utility or ISO/vendor.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with technology development and delivery in utility/ISO/vendor contexts.
• Demonstrated leadership of an enterprise-level innovation initiative and success across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Set the long-term vision for ERCOT's grid transformation.
• Lead Grid Research, Innovation & Transformation (GRIT) programs and initiatives.
• Direct and coach staff, manage budgets, and align with organizational policy.
• Engage with executives, major customers, and external stakeholders to advance initiatives.
• Foster partnerships with universities, research councils, and industry groups to drive collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's or Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas is seeking a Director, Grid Transformation to set the vision for a rapidly evolving Texas grid and lead the GRIT portfolio across research, innovation and transformation initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgeting and staffing, and influence senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in electric power grid operations, technology development, and stakeholder engagement, with on-site Taylor, TX duties and potential