Director of Strategic Growth

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC Full time
Job Overview

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Director of Strategic Growth to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company's long-term vision and growth strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and market insight, with a proven track record of leading business transformation and change management initiatives. You will be responsible for leading market research, identifying pipeline needs, and formulating market entry strategies for both greenfield development and M&A opportunities in priority markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the company's long-term growth strategy, aligning with corporate goals and market opportunities.
  • Conduct thorough market research to assess trends, risks, opportunities, and competitive landscape in the utility-scale power sector.
  • Collaborate with development and commercial teams to assess and prioritize pipeline needs, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
  • Identify, evaluate, and support M&A opportunities to accelerate growth in key markets.
  • Develop and implement strategies for entering new markets or expanding within existing ones, including regulatory analysis, partnership opportunities, and risk assessments.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or a related role within the energy or infrastructure sector, ideally in utility-scale renewable energy.
  • Proven track record of leading business transformation and change management initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with market research, financial modeling, and pipeline forecasting.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Passion for renewable energy and commitment to driving the energy transition.
  • Experience with financial modeling and capital allocation strategies.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and market dynamics in the solar energy sector.

Location: Houston Office. The role may be hybrid / remote depending on the employee and manager arrangements.

Travel: 25% travel

Benefits: Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.


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