Senior Manager Business Strategy & Program Development

Leidos is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Senior Manager Business Strategy & Program Development. Reporting to the Executive Director this role will lead the long-term strategy design evolution and performance of Hawaiʻi Energys business programs and emerging initiatives. This role oversees the growth and expansion of Hawaii Energy programs while supporting current programs to meet our goals and objectives defined by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

Working closely with senior leadership regulatory stakeholders and cross-functional teams the Senior Manager will oversee the development of innovative energy efficiency demand flexibility that advance Hawaiʻis clean energy goals. The position will ensure that programs remain responsive to customer needs regulatory priorities and changing market conditions while driving organizational alignment and operational excellence.

This leader will be responsible for translating strategic priorities into actionable program plans guiding program managers and Energy Advisors and serving as a key representative in communications with our contract manager regulators and external stakeholders. While the role oversees business program reporting and performance management activities responsibility for producing reports may reside within supporting teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy and Design

• Lead the development evolution and long-term strategy of Hawaiʻi Energys business programs including small business commercial refrigeration industrial new construction demand flexibility and emerging initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate new program opportunities market needs technologies and delivery models to support Hawaiʻis clean energy objectives.
• Develop innovative solutions and program enhancements that improve customer and contractor participation energy savings and overall portfolio performance.
• Translate organizational strategy into measurable initiatives goals and implementation plans across multiple program areas.
• Monitor industry trends national best practices and regulatory developments to inform program direction.

Portfolio Leadership and Performance

• Oversee a portfolio of business programs spanning multiple sectors and technical disciplines.
• Provide strategic guidance to program managers energy advisors and technical staff responsible for day-to-day execution.
• Ensure alignment between program performance financial targets customer outcomes and contractual commitments.
• Lead performance reviews portfolio assessments and strategic planning efforts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with finance market transformation marketing and residential operations teams to improve cross team coordination and customer experience.

Regulatory and External Engagement

• Serve as a senior point of contact with the Clean Energy Allies Energy Efficiency Manager Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission Hawaiian Electric and other key stakeholders.
• Support the development and communication of strategic plans performance reporting and regulatory filings while leveraging internal subject matter experts and support teams.
• Present program strategies performance results and recommendations to regulators leadership customers and industry partners.
• Ensure program compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

Organizational Leadership

• Provide leadership mentorship and professional development to energy advisors and cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability innovation collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Guide organizational decision-making by evaluating program performance market conditions and emerging opportunities.
• Support workforce planning organizational design and resource allocation to achieve long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business engineering environmental science public policy economics or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant professional experience in program management strategic planning energy efficiency utility programs consulting or related industries.
• Demonstrated success designing implementing and evolving complex programs or portfolios.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and influencing outcomes across multiple functional areas.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency demand-side management demand response electrification or related clean energy initiatives.
• Experience working with regulators government agencies utilities or other external stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking analytical and communication skills.
• Executive presence and the ability to present effectively to senior leaders regulators and external audiences.
• Experience with performance management systems forecasting and data-driven decision making.

About Hawaii Energy:

For over 16 years Hawaii Energy has empowered island families and businesses to make smart energy choices by educating them about the many lasting benefits of clean energy. We encourage and reward practical everyday energy-saving decisions that save money grow our economy and reduce the demand for electricity. Our team members are committed to our mission and supporting Hawaiis goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045. Named by Hawaii Business Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work2024 and 2025. The Hawaii Energy program is administered by Leidos Inc. under a contract with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. For more information visit

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