Associate Director

The role

The Associate Director will drive the success and growth of a portfolio of complex client programs, utility contracts, and solution-area initiatives. This person will shape portfolio strategy and oversee financial and operational performance, workforce planning, and client relationships.

What you will do

• Lead a portfolio of complex programs, client engagements, utility contracts, and strategic initiatives
• Own portfolio outcomes for delivery performance, client satisfaction, financial results, regulatory compliance, and business growth
• Shape long-term strategies to strengthen service offerings and expand market opportunities
• Advance portfolio-level initiatives for scalability and innovation
• Champion strategic improvements and transformation initiatives
• Own portfolio financial performance including budgets, forecasts, and revenue targets
• Optimize workforce planning, staffing models, and resource allocation
• Drive corrective actions based on financial performance and client commitments
• Ensure effective contract performance and financial compliance
• Cultivate senior-level relationships with utility clients, regulators, and stakeholders

Required 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
• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely

Nice to have

• reside in North Carolina

Benefits

• generous retirement package
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• other pre-tax contribution plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Before you apply

• applicants must reside on the East Coast
• not accepting applications from candidates residing in Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota
• Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check
• A drug screen is a precondition of employment
• authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is a precondition of employment

About the company

Energy Solutions focuses on market-based programs to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, they have offered performance-based solutions for utility, government, and institutional customers.