Associate Director

The posting, as Energy Solutions - USA wrote it

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 thro

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

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.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com .

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