Director, Energy Efficiency - Midwest

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. The Director of Energy Efficiency – Midwest sets strategic direction and holds accountability for the delivery, performance, and growth of large-scale energy efficiency programs across the Midwest region. This role oversees a multiprogram portfolio spanning six or more active programs with annual revenue exceeding $7M, while also shaping and advancing new business opportunities that expand Energy Solutions’ energy efficiency footprint. Success is defined by strong client retention, healthy and scalable teams, compliant and high performing programs, and sustained growth within the Midwest region. We prefer candidates located in the Midwest to West area of the country. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Oversee and govern the delivery of multiple large-scale energy efficiency programs, ensuring achievement of performance goals, contractual deliverables, timelines, and budgets • Direct cross department collaboration—including with Information Systems—to guide the development, enhancement, and maintenance of custom software supporting program delivery • Actively manage program performance by monitoring and driving key metrics—including revenue—while controlling budgets and timelines; anticipate, assess, and mitigate delivery, compliance, and operational risks to ensure successful execution. • Apply deep industry expertise -, in energy efficiency programs, and emerging technologies and strong program management to inform regional and enterprise level decisions • Lead and govern a regional organization of project managers and senior professionals (P1–M4), establishing clear expectations for performance, collaboration, and accountability • Develop, coach, and retain talent, supporting growth and succession planning, team health, and long-term scalability • Direct workforce planning, including recruiting, staffing, and workload distribution aligned to program and growth needs • Develop and sustain program level and executive level client relationships, ensuring service excellence, trust, and long-term partnerships • Deliver results that meet or exceed established energy ‑ savings targets, program milestones, and KPIs. • Influence and align clients, regulators, subcontractors, and partners with differing perspectives and priorities • Represent Energy Solutions as a senior regional leader in key client interactions and forums • Model executive leadership behaviors aligned with Energy Solutions’ values and strategic goals • Partner with senior and executive leadership to align regional priorities with enterprise strategy and growth targets • Define, adapt, and evolve regional approaches to energy efficiency program delivery in response to changing markets, policies, and client needs • Champion innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, fostering adaptability and resilience across teams • Oversee comprehensive risk mitigation, rigorous QA/QC practices, and ongoing process improvements to strengthen operational performance and ensure flawless program execution • Lead and sponsor change management efforts, guiding teams through ambiguity, transitions, and evolving program models • Drive follow-through on awarded work to ensure successful launch and delivery • Identify and cultivate new opportunities and relationships alig