Senior Director, Energy Efficiency Programs

NextGenEnergyJobs; Coffeyville, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions is seeking a senior leader to oversee multiple energy efficiency programs across a regional portfolio. The role requires extensive leadership experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong track record in program delivery and client management.

The position emphasizes strategic alignment with enterprise goals, risk management, and sustaining executive-level relationships while driving performance against KPIs.

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of progressive professional experience, including at least five years of people leadership.
• Minimum of five years’ experience leading or overseeing energy efficiency program implementation and growth, preferably within utility-funded or regulated environments.
• Proven experience leading client contract negotiations, renewals, and performance discussions, including accountability for delivery, financial outcomes, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and govern the delivery of multiple large-scale energy efficiency programs, ensuring achievement of performance goals, contractual deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Direct cross department collaboration—including with Information Systems—to guide the development, enhancement, and maintenance of custom software supporting program delivery.
• Actively manage program performance by monitoring and driving key metrics—including revenue—while controlling budgets and timelines; anticipate, assess, and mitigate delivery, compliance, and operational risks to ensure successful execution.
• Develop, coach, and retain talent, supporting growth and succession planning, team health, and long-term scalability.
• Develop and sustain program level and executive level client relationships, ensuring service excellence, trust, and long-term partnerships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Energy, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Energy Solutions is seeking a senior leader to oversee multiple energy efficiency programs across a regional portfolio. The role requires extensive leadership experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong track record in program delivery and client management.

The position emphasizes strategic alignment with enterprise goals, risk management, and sustaining executive-level relationships while driving performance against KPIs.