Director of Solar Outreach and Market Strategy

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of a large solar program market outreach team to achieve goals and client satisfaction
• Develop cross-department coordination with information systems teams for custom software enhancement
• Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines while addressing risks
• Stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies
• Lead and motivate internal staff and subcontractors through policy and strategy formulation
• Supervise a multidisciplinary team, managing workload distribution and professional development
• Maintain and develop client and partner relationships to ensure service excellence
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and identifying new opportunities
• Represent the company as a thought leader at industry conferences and boards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program implementation and growth
• Minimum of 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams
• Familiarity with the North American solar market, specifically Illinois or income-qualified offerings
• Experience managing operational or product teams to deliver client outcomes
• Experience bridging the gap between client needs and software development timelines
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and cost management
• Experience leading contract negotiations and renewals
• Ability to travel to Chicago at least once per quarter

About the Company

Energy Solutions focuses on delivering large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings through market-based programs. Since 1995, they have provided performance-based solutions for utility, government, and institutional customers to drive the transition toward a decarbonized grid.