VP of Growth, Strategy & Market Development — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical and dental plans

Vision benefits

Flexible work schedule with hybrid

Job summary

DNV Group seeks a Head of Department (VP), Growth, Strategy & Market Development to steer the Energy Management business through a transformative growth phase. The role demands leading a national, multidisciplinary team, winning new business, and delivering scalable client solutions.

You will connect market insights, client needs, and DNV expertise to create differentiated offerings and drive sustainable growth across utility, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in growth strategy within utilities, energy services, consulting, or related markets.
• Significant demand-side management experience, with knowledge of energy markets, policy, regulation, and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes, build alignment across a matrixed organization, and develop effective client and industry relationships.
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to balance growth, client value, delivery feasibility, quality, and risk.
• Digital literacy and curiosity, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and responsibly apply AI and data-driven tools to improve decision-making, innovation, productivity, and business performance.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; ability to travel domestically about 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth initiatives by developing new client relationships and expanding existing accounts.
• Build trusted client relationships in partnership with Key Account Managers.
• Develop external partnerships to strengthen market positioning and priority pursuits.
• Advance brand and thought leadership through industry engagement.
• Lead priority proposals with competitive positioning and client-focused solutions.
• Manage client engagement throughout the pursuit process and negotiate contracts with Legal input.
• Coordinate smooth transitions from contract award to implementation and apply win/loss learnings.
• Oversee design of differentiated programs and services, guiding market-ready innovations.

Skills

Growth strategy

Sales leadership

Account management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Digital literacy

Executive communication

Team leadership

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA preferred

Job description

DNV Group seeks a Head of Department (VP), Growth, Strategy & Market Development to steer the Energy Management business through a transformative growth phase. The role demands leading a national, multidisciplinary team, winning new business, and delivering scalable client solutions.

You will connect market insights, client needs, and DNV expertise to create differentiated offerings and drive sustainable growth across utility, commercial, and industrial sectors.