Communication: Exhibit effective communication skills suitable for diverse audiences, including at the client’s senior leadership level.
Decision Making: Demonstrate problem-solving, prioritization, and independent decision-making skills.
Influence: Engage, direct, persuade, and motivate team members and clients, in a way that builds trust and empowers staff.
Organizing and Planning: Efficiently plan and organize individual and team resources.
Intrinsic Drive: Passionate and self-motivated to bring innovation and excellence to DSM in support of our mission to guide our partners and their communities to a lower carbon future.
Lead the Client Success team in managing relationships with clients that result in excellent client satisfaction, the retention of clients, the renewal and expansion of services with clients, reasonable and favorable client expectations regarding capabilities and boundaries of program delivery details, and a reputation as a reliable, trusted, and valuable partner
Lead the Program Delivery team in successfully achieving contract deliverables such as energy and demand savings goals, tracking and managing team performance, identifying and implementing initiatives to improve the efficiency and output of the team, and operationalizing new programs and program designs as they are sold and developed
P&L responsibility for the Programs team including Client Success and Program Delivery
Drive the renewal of services and sale of new services at existing clients
Lead the renewal and expansion contracting process with existing clients, including negotiations, in partnership with other key team members
Make strategic decisions to balance project objectives with fiscal responsibility, contributing to the company’s growth and profitability
Support initiatives that promote the company’s operational efficiency
Represent the company with clients to consultatively understand their needs, inform program development initiatives, and support client satisfaction and contract renewals
Support the development of programs and program designs that align with client and company strategy and leverage best practices
Monitor market activity to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product development and commercialization strategies while sharing key insights across the organization
Support the commercialization of new solutions and the diversification of Power TakeOff’s offerings
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Executive, Value Creation, Analytics and Data Management, Commercialization, Business Development, Marketing, Software, and Product to drive the successful launch and delivery of programs
Build and lead teams in growth areas
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and success
Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery
Meet and exceed savings and revenue forecasts
Deliver consistently excellent client satisfaction
Deliver consistently excellent customer satisfaction
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including utility partners, regulatory agencies, evaluators, industry associations, and technology vendors to support successful program delivery and support the company’s visibility and reputation
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in program design and development processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and client and customer satisfaction
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the energy industry, preferably in utility DSM, energy efficiency, or demand response
Strong understanding of utility operations, regulatory environment, and market dynamics related to energy efficiency and demand response programs
Proven track record of designing and delivering high performing programs that are responsive to client needs and address internal and external strategic objectives
Experience serving as a client’s primary point of contact, passion for delivering programs with excellence and driving best-in-class client satisfaction, and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations toward positive business outcomes
Experience managing portfolios of work exceeding $1,500,000
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Big picture vision with attention to detail
Strong relationships and references within the utility industry
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Self-motivation to deliver with excellence and grow professionally
Motivation and ability to learn and understand new concepts and techniques
Ability to handle a wide range of tasks, prioritize workload, and communicate professionally and effectively, particularly in a remote environment
Ability to analyze and interpret data
High level proficiency with Salesforce and its uses for data management of energy efficiency programs including tracking of outreach activity, project and savings data, team performance, dashboards, reports, etc.
Proficiency with a range of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe, etc.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Passion for Power TakeOff’s mission to identify and deliver data-driven solutions to guide our partners and their communities to a lower carbon future
Location and Travel
Power TakeOff is a 100% virtual company with no physical office location. However, many employees are based in two hubs in the areas around Denver, CO and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Residence in one of these two hubs is desired but not required, and relocation assistance will not be provided for the position.
Regular travel is not required for this position, but occasional travel may be required. Power TakeOff will cover the associated accommodation and travel expenses for any such travel.
The total expected compensation range, including base salary and any bonus potential, for employees residing in the U.S. is between $125,000 and $175,000 USD per year, depending on experience. Power TakeOff maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.
Benefits include:
Medical insurance including vision and dental, ranging from Bronze to Platinum plans with deductibles as low as $500
Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) on applicable plans
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company matching
Student Loan Incentive Repayment Program (eligible 12 months after employment)
Opportunities for professional development and growth
41 days of starting paid time off, increasing to 46 days after the first year
15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the first year
7 flexible well-being days
9 paid holidays
All-company winter break between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st
Summer "Friyays" – from June through August we get each 2nd and 4th Friday off!
Join our team and play a key role in driving positive impacts for our business, our customers, our utility clients, the environment, and all of society!
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