<div>Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.</div>Energy Solutions is currently seeking an Associate Director, Projects for our Energy Efficiency Team. As a key leader within Client Services, the Associate Director will drive the success and growth of a portfolio of complex client programs, utility contracts, and solution-area initiatives.In this role, you’ll shape portfolio strategy and oversee financial and operational performance, workforce planning, and client relationships while guiding leaders and cross-functional teams toward exceptional delivery. Serving as a trusted partner and senior escalation point for clients, implementation partners, and internal stakeholders, the Associate Director turns business priorities and market opportunities into scalable solutions that strengthen client satisfaction, accelerate growth, and deliver long-term impact.This position is remote, but applicants must reside on the East Coast, preferably in North Carolina.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: <ul><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Lead a portfolio of complex programs, client engagements, utility contracts, and strategic initiatives, setting priorities that balance corporate objectives, client needs, contractual obligations, and market opportunities </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Own portfolio outcomes for delivery performance, client satisfaction, financial results, regulatory compliance, and business growth </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Shape long-term strategies that strengthen service offerings, expand market opportunities, improve operational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Advance portfolio-level initiatives that improve scalability, innovation, client value, and competitive positioning </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Champion strategic improvements and transformation initiatives that enhance business performance and portfolio capability </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Own portfolio financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue targets, profitability objectives, and resource investments </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Optimize workforce planning, staffing models, resource allocation strategies, and operational investments to maximize business outcomes </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Drive corrective actions based on portfolio financial performance, client commitments, delivery costs, and investment opportunities </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Ensure effective contract performance, financial compliance, revenue realization, and achievement of portfolio-level business objectives </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Cultivate senior-level relationships with utility clients, regulators, implementation partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen long-term partnerships and business growth </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Influence portfolio-level decisions through communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic relationship management </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Lead Senior Managers, Managers, and project leaders to achieve organizational objectives and strengthen leadership capability across the portfolio </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Establish workforce planning strategies, succession plans, leadership development programs, and accountability structures that support long-term business needs </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Develop leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, performance management, talent development, and mentoring </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance practices, operational controls, contractual requirements, and quality standards across the assigned program portfolio </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Own portfolio performance against financial metrics, operational measures, delivery outcomes, client satisfaction indicators, and strategic business goals </li></ul> Minimum Qualifications: <ul><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Bachelor's degree </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">10 years of experience leading energy efficiency programs, utility client portfolios, business functions, solution areas, or strategic initiatives </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">7 years of leadership experience with accountability for senior leaders, workforce planning, organizational performance, and business outcomes </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Experience directing complex client portfolios with accountability for contract performance, client satisfaction, financial results, risk management, and business growth </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across operations, finance, compliance, analytics, business development, and external stakeholders </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Experience managing senior-level client relationships and influencing strategic decisions </li><li style="font-family:'times new roman' , times , serif;font-size:14pt;">Demonstrated success supporting portfolio growth, account expansion, operational excellence, and organizational transformation initiatives </li></ul> The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000, with a target compensation of $110,000 - $130,500 based on experience and qualifications.<div>Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.Equal Opportunity EmployerEnergy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Office Locations and a Remote WorkforceEnergy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  <a href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/">six different locations</a>. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Background Check InformationInformation will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.<a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants </a>  </div>

Founded in 1995, Energy Solutions is an employee-owned clean energy consulting firm defined by innovation, value, quality and reliability. Our mission is simple&mdash;to positively impact the environment through market-based, cost-effective energy, carbon, and water management solutions. Our 100+ employees strive to fulfill this mission by providing our utility, government and commercial customers with clean energy policies, programs, and projects throughout the United States. Since our inception, Energy Solutions&rsquo; core commitment has been providing professional energy efficiency consulting services through our mission-based approach.

Associate Director

<div>Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.</div>Energy Solutions is currently seeking an Associate Director, Projects for our Energy Efficiency Team. As a key leader within Client Services, the Associate Director will drive the success and growth of a portfolio of complex client programs, utility contracts, and solution-area initiatives.In this role, you’ll shape portfolio strategy and oversee financial and operational performance, workforce planning, and client relationships while guiding leaders and cross-functional teams toward exceptional delivery. Serving as a trusted partner and senior escalation point for clients, implementation partners, and internal stakeholders, the Associate Director turns business priorities and market opportunities into scalable solutions that strengthen client satisfaction, accelerate growth, and deliver long-term impact.This position is remote, but applicants must reside on the East Coast, preferably in North Carolina.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: <ul><li>Lead a portfolio of complex programs, client engagements, utility contracts, and strategic initiatives, setting priorities that balance corporate objectives, client needs, contractual obligations, and market opportunities </li><li>Own portfolio outcomes for delivery performance, client satisfaction, financial results, regulatory compliance, and business growth </li><li>Shape long-term strategies that strengthen service offerings, expand market opportunities, improve operational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth </li><li>Advance portfolio-level initiatives that improve scalability, innovation, client value, and competitive positioning </li><li>Champion strategic improvements and transformation initiatives that enhance business performance and portfolio capability </li><li>Own portfolio financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue targets, profitability objectives, and resource investments </li><li>Optimize workforce planning, staffing models, resource allocation strategies, and operational investments to maximize business outcomes </li><li>Drive corrective actions based on portfolio financial performance, client commitments, delivery costs, and investment opportunities </li><li>Ensure effective contract performance, financial compliance, revenue realization, and achievement of portfolio-level business objectives </li><li>Cultivate senior-level relationships with utility clients, regulators, implementation partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen long-term partnerships and business growth </li><li>Influence portfolio-level decisions through communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic relationship management </li><li>Lead Senior Managers, Managers, and project leaders to achieve organizational objectives and strengthen leadership capability across the portfolio </li><li>Establish workforce planning strategies, succession plans, leadership development programs, and accountability structures that support long-term business needs </li><li>Develop leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, performance management, talent development, and mentoring </li><li>Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance practices, operational controls, contractual requirements, and quality standards across the assigned program portfolio </li><li>Own portfolio performance against financial metrics, operational measures, delivery outcomes, client satisfaction indicators, and strategic business goals </li></ul> Minimum Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>10 years of experience leading energy efficiency programs, utility client portfolios, business functions, solution areas, or strategic initiatives </li><li>7 years of leadership experience with accountability for senior leaders, workforce planning, organizational performance, and business outcomes </li><li>Experience directing complex client portfolios with accountability for contract performance, client satisfaction, financial results, risk management, and business growth </li><li>Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across operations, finance, compliance, analytics, business development, and external stakeholders </li><li>Experience managing senior-level client relationships and influencing strategic decisions </li><li>Demonstrated success supporting portfolio growth, account expansion, operational excellence, and organizational transformation initiatives </li></ul> The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000, with a target compensation of $110,000 - $130,500 based on experience and qualifications.<div>Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).AI Use At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.Equal Opportunity EmployerEnergy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Office Locations and a Remote WorkforceEnergy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  <a href="https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/">six different locations</a>. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Background Check InformationInformation will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.Reasonable Accommodations Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.<a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants </a>  </div>

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