Head of Growth, Strategy and Market Development - Energy

DNV Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical and Dental plans

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

DNV is seeking a Head of Department (VP) of Growth, Strategy & Market Development to shape the next phase of growth for our Energy Management business. You will build and lead a national, multidisciplinary team focused on winning new business, developing scalable client solutions, and strengthening commercial capabilities.

You will connect market insights with client needs to create differentiated offerings, lead priority pursuits, and drive sustainable growth across a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience; MBA preferred.
• Ten+ years of experience developing and implementing growth strategies within utilities, energy services, consulting, or related markets.
• Significant demand-side management experience with knowledge of energy markets, utility business models, policy, regulation, and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes, build alignment across a matrixed organization, and develop client and industry relationships.
• Strong commercial judgment balancing growth, client value, delivery feasibility, quality, and risk.
• Digital literacy and curiosity, including ability to identify and apply AI and data-driven tools.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and change-leadership skills; travel ~50% domestically.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the business by delivering annual growth objectives and expanding client relationships.
• Build and lead a national, multidisciplinary team responsible for winning new business.
• Develop differentiated program designs, service offerings, and implementation models.
• Coordinate with regional leaders to retain and renew current client business and pursue new opportunities.
• Advance DNV’s brand and thought leadership through industry engagement and partnerships.

Skills

Growth strategy

Client relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Digital literacy and AI tools

Industry knowledge: energy/utilities

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

DNV is seeking a Head of Department (VP) of Growth, Strategy & Market Development to shape the next phase of growth for our Energy Management business. You will build and lead a national, multidisciplinary team focused on winning new business, developing scalable client solutions, and strengthening commercial capabilities.

You will connect market insights with client needs to create differentiated offerings, lead priority pursuits, and drive sustainable growth across a matrixed organization.