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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.

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:

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
Own portfolio outcomes for delivery performance, client satisfaction, financial results, regulatory compliance, and business growth
Shape long-term strategies that strengthen service offerings, expand market opportunities, improve operational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth
Advance portfolio-level initiatives that improve scalability, innovation, client value, and competitive positioning
Champion strategic improvements and transformation initiatives that enhance business performance and portfolio capability
Own portfolio financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue targets, profitability objectives, and resource investments
Optimize workforce planning, staffing models, resource allocation strategies, and operational investments to maximize business outcomes
Drive corrective actions based on portfolio financial performance, client commitments, delivery costs, and investment opportunities
Ensure effective contract performance, financial compliance, revenue realization, and achievement of portfolio-level business objectives
Cultivate senior-level relationships with utility clients, regulators, implementation partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen long-term partnerships and business growth
Influence portfolio-level decisions through communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic relationship management
Lead Senior Managers, Managers, and project leaders to achieve organizational objectives and strengthen leadership capability across the portfolio
Establish workforce planning strategies, succession plans, leadership development programs, and accountability structures that support long-term business needs
Develop leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, performance management, talent development, and mentoring
Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance practices, operational controls, contractual requirements, and quality standards across the assigned program portfolio
Own portfolio performance against financial metrics, operational measures, delivery outcomes, client satisfaction indicators, and strategic business goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
10 years of experience leading energy efficiency programs, utility client portfolios, business functions, solution areas, or strategic initiatives
7 years of leadership experience with accountability for senior leaders, workforce planning, organizational performance, and business outcomes
Experience directing complex client portfolios with accountability for contract performance, client satisfaction, financial results, risk management, and business growth
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across operations, finance, compliance, analytics, business development, and external stakeholders
Experience managing senior-level client relationships and influencing strategic decisions
Demonstrated success supporting portfolio growth, account expansion, operational excellence, and organizational transformation initiatives

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.

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).

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Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. 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.

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