Engineering Director - Client Portfolio & Strategy

Enercon Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 178,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks an Engineering Director, Client Division to act as the primary strategic partner for a designated business portfolio, aligning priorities with Engineering and shared services.

The role covers portfolio planning, governance, and cross-functional execution to deliver business objectives against high-stakes programs. The ideal candidate brings deep commercial nuclear industry experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence executives, balance competing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• PE license or ability to obtain in near term.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, portfolio management, program management, business relationship management, strategic planning, or related fields.
• 15+ years of experience in the commercial nuclear power industry, including experience supporting nuclear engineering, plant operations, major projects, fleet initiatives, or enterprise-wide strategic programs.
• Experience leading managers and cross-functional teams in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills.
• Proven success leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business and functional leaders to understand goals, priorities, and challenges.
• Translate business objectives into actionable strategies, roadmaps, and investment priorities.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to drive alignment, decision-making, and organizational outcomes.
• Oversee a portfolio of initiatives, balancing strategic priorities, resource capacity, and business value.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other delivery organizations to prioritize and execute work.
• Facilitate portfolio reviews, investment decisions, and prioritization discussions.
• Monitor performance, risks, dependencies, and expected outcomes.
• Lead and influence stakeholders across multiple functions to achieve business objectives.
• Establish governance processes that promote accountability, transparency, and effective decision-making.
• Resolve organizational barriers and competing priorities to maintain momentum on key initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure strategic initiatives are executed effectively and aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead complex, high-impact programs requiring coordination across business and technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Influence & negotiation

Portfolio management

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks an Engineering Director, Client Division to act as the primary strategic partner for a designated business portfolio, aligning priorities with Engineering and shared services.

The role covers portfolio planning, governance, and cross-functional execution to deliver business objectives against high-stakes programs. The ideal candidate brings deep commercial nuclear industry experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence executives, balance competing