Solar Market Strategy Director — Remote Leadership

Energy Solution; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Energy Solutions seeks a Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy for its DERs team. Remote use in Indiana/US with quarterly travel to Chicago; Chicago preference but US remote considered.

Lead solar outreach, market strategy, and program growth within Illinois and related markets to decarbonize and modernize energy solutions. The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, client management, and strategic execution across budgets and timelines, with travel and a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand response and/or storage program administration.
• A minimum of 12 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams.
• Familiarity with the North American solar market ideally in energy and utility business with a focus on Illinois and/or income-qualified offerings.
• Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience.
• Strong client management and project management skills.
• Quarterly travel to Chicago required; additional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of a large solar program market outreach team to achieve goals, execute deliverables on time and budget, and deliver high client satisfaction.
• Develop cross-department coordination to develop, maintain and enhance the custom software used to implement our programs.
• Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines; identify and address risks or bottlenecks proactively.
• Stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Review and approve client deliverables, proposals, and reports to ensure compliance and high standards.
• Demonstrate understanding and capabilities of project and program management to be successful in the role.
• Lead a team, determine policies and strategies to manage internal staff and subcontractors.
• Maintain regular communication with department staff and management to direct priorities.
• Maintain and develop client and partner relationships, ensuring continued service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Team supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field

Job description

Energy Solutions seeks a Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy for its DERs team. Remote use in Indiana/US with quarterly travel to Chicago; Chicago preference but US remote considered.

Lead solar outreach, market strategy, and program growth within Illinois and related markets to decarbonize and modernize energy solutions. The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, client management, and strategic execution across budgets and timelines, with travel and a focus