DescriptionAre you ready to lead a team driving the transformation of energy programs Are you looking to make an impact at the heart of the energy transition
DNV is seeking a Vice President of Energy Programs to lead demandside transportation and flexibility initiatives across Arizona New Mexico and beyond. Since the early 2000s DNV has been a trusted partner to utilities customers contractors and distributors throughout the Southwest.
In this senior leadership role you will oversee all aspects of energy programs guiding clients and teams to achieve energy efficiency and electrification goals. Your key responsibilities will include strategic leadership staff development client management contract negotiation partner relations market advisory customer experience and P&L oversight.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of DemandSide Programs for North America you will collaborate closely with peer Vice Presidents Key Account Managers and other regional leaders to drive success. You will also be responsible for ensuring that your team has the capabilities and support needed to foster a highperforming collaborative culture and an exceptional employee experience.
This role is based at our DNV office in Phoenix AZ; Albuquerque NM; Las Vegas NV presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three 3 days per week working from either aDNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding rolespecific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What Youll do:
The role of a Vice President includes four principal responsibilities:
Client and Program Management
- Manage Key Client Relationships
- Ensure efficient and consistent delivery of energy programs
- Ensure safe secure and quality of programs
- Manage a slate of external partners including subcontractors and vendors
- Serve as a point of escalation for client issues and concerns
- Be accountable and responsible for the success of DNV clients
Business Development
- Assess and understand the primary regulatory and economic factors that contribute to the success of DNV clients.
- Participate where relevant in legislative and regulatory proceedings. Translate understanding of these arenas and client interests into business opportunities.
- Lead business development and strategy efforts solidifying relationships with key customers to actively position DNV as a preferred consultant.
- Be primarily responsible for the extension expansion and renewal of contracts with key customers.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Facilitate continuous innovation and improvement to build and maintain a leading position in the energy efficiency and demandside management space within the energy industry.
- Empower direct staff and their teams of employees foster professional growth and progression and encourage employee retention.
- Creates a flexible workforce and automates and optimizes workflows to deal with variable workload improve quality and consistency and quicken our delivery.
- Builds and strengthens a strong internal culture based on companys values.
Leadership and Team Responsibilities
- Serves as a core member of the Service Area leadership team in the of national goals and of DNVs strategy
- Be responsible for the achievement of DNVs goals including financial team engagement quality safety and security metrics.
- Stimulate a high performing culture and act as a role model for an inspiring employee experience.
- Promote team capabilities internally and externally.
- Resolve and mediate individual staff interests and concerns
- Actively incorporates diversity considerations into staff development progression and recruiting processes.
Responsibilities- Generous paid time off (vacation sick days company holidays personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from Vision benefits
- Spending accounts FSA Dependent Care Commuter Benefits companyseeded HSA
- Employerpaid therapistled virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance shortterm and longterm disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
**Benefits vary based on position tenure location and employee election**
DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department . Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
For more information
is Required:
- Bachelorsdegreeisrequired
- 15yearsofrelevantindustryexperience
- Strong track record of leading teams of teams in the of projects or programs
- Delegates and leads with integrity and authentic leadership style
- Strong understanding of the utility sector
- Keepsa positive and proactive attitude with a solutionoriented mindset
- Has the highest ethical standards of business
- Professionally handlesdifficultconversations with customersfor example on scope and budget issues or differences intechnicalopinions while strengthening customer relationships
- Holdscollaborativeleadershipskills and ability to engage develop and motivate own employees
- Willingness and ability to travel within the Southwest District up to 25 of the time and nationallyto conferencesindustry meetings and internal meetings
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct preemployment drug and background screening
What is Preferred:
- Preference for candidates with direct relationships with customers contractors or utility client staff
- Preference for candidates with a vision and understanding of the energy transition
*Immigrationrelated employment benefits for example visa sponsorship are not available for this position*