Program Director, Energy Transitions, Distributed Sun

2 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Distributed Sun Full time
About Distributed Sun

Distributed Sun is a leading clean energy infrastructure provider that develops, finances, owns, and operates solar and battery storage projects across the community solar, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale markets. With a strong presence in 17 states, the company has established itself as one of the largest community solar developers in the country.

About the Role

The Program Director, Energy Transitions, will play a critical role in executing clean energy and fleet electrification projects for Distributed Sun, ensuring customer programs are delivered on time and on budget. This position requires a candidate with experience driving and achieving corporate-level program milestones for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy transition solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage comprehensive decarbonization programs across the United States from inception to completion, including detailed scheduling, resource management, procurement, risk assessment, post-deployment assessment, and continuous optimization
  • Engage with Distributed Sun customers to gain an in-depth understanding of their business objectives, decarbonization goals, pain points, strategies, and requirements to support project deployment activities
  • Maintain ownership of Distributed Sun's energy transition plan for its customers, including identifying key milestones and risks, and effectively coordinate all program deliverables with Distributed Sun and external stakeholders
  • Develop and manage effective processes to ensure customer needs and Distributed Sun business unit objectives are met
  • Prepare and present regular progress reports to both Distributed Sun and external audiences, maintaining transparency on program status and appropriately escalating issues and challenges as they arise
  • Collaborate with Distributed Sun's Development, Engineering, Finance, and Policy teams to ensure the feasibility and success of programs
  • Forge strong partnerships with internal teams, customers, strategic partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, striving to surpass project milestones and deliver exceptional results
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; master's degree and PMP certification are highly preferred
  • 10+ years of program and project management experience, preferably related to C&I solar, microgrids, or fleet electrification projects
  • Prior experience working with large enterprises to manage the deployment of DERs
  • Expertise in Microsoft Project or other program management tools
  • Demonstrated experience in guiding, overseeing, and documenting complex processes, managing cross-functional teams toward achieving shared objectives
  • Proven ability to manage multiple programs concurrently, often with competing deadlines
  • Experience leading programs that require a high level of detail under tight deadlines
  • Expert ability to translate highly technical ideas into actionable program documents and repeatable processes
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
  • Bonus compensation plan
  • Equity option award
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits plan
  • Career and professional development
  • Hybrid work environment

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