Senior Director, Clean Energy Market Development

Walker-Miller Energy Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker-Miller Energy Services, based in the Detroit area, is seeking a Senior Director of Market Development Initiatives (MDI) to lead workforce and contractor development, technical training, and market development programs. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure program performance, and build strategic partnerships across utilities and educational institutions.

This role reports to the Executive Vice President, Operations & Business Development and requires strong leadership, data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of five years managerial experience.
• 7+ years proven success in the workforce development industry.
• 5+ years of workforce and contractor development program management experience.
• 5+ years experience in managing and expanding utility and business partner relationships.
• Proven track record in managing highly effective workforce development programs that have multiple funding sources and milestone outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team, motivating employees and generating results in a multiple state environment that encourages a collaborative work environment and core values culture for all team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Market Development Initiatives (MDI) portfolio, including workforce development, contractor development, technical training, and related clean energy market development programs.
• Direct and develop multidisciplinary teams responsible for program delivery, technical training, data analytics, operations, and performance management.
• Establish and execute MDI portfolio strategies that align organizational objectives, client priorities, market opportunities, and contractual requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, tools, performance metrics, and best practices across all MDI programs.
• Oversee startup, mobilization, implementation, and transition of new MDI programs, clients, and service territories.
• Provide executive oversight of Building Performance Institute (BPI) instructors and technical training teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

People management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Walker-Miller Energy Services, based in the Detroit area, is seeking a Senior Director of Market Development Initiatives (MDI) to lead workforce and contractor development, technical training, and market development programs. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure program performance, and build strategic partnerships across utilities and educational institutions.

This role reports to the Executive Vice President, Operations & Business Development and requires strong leadership, data