Director - Virtual Power Plants

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Clean energy financing • solar loans • Fintech • mortgage loans

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Description

• GoodLeap is a technology company delivering financing and software products for sustainable solutions. • Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology. • We are seeking to expand the Consumer Solutions and the VPP team with a Director of Grid Services. • This role requires building and overseeing the growth of energy products in multiple state and market programs. • Responsibilities include identifying VPP programs, defining economic models, and implementing programs. • The role includes full ownership of the business unit's P&L, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in utility business development, grid services, or energy program leadership, with a proven record of success in the utility sector. • Deep understanding and experience with the underlying VPP technologies used in the VPP programs and initiatives is paramount. This role will be responsible for program design in the GoodLeap technology suite, troubleshooting and internal stakeholder interactions in the technology team. • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, energy management, or related field required; Master’s degree highly preferred. • Extensive network across the US utility market, including relationships with utility executives, state regulators, public service commissioners, and key energy policy stakeholders. • Extensive understanding of demand response, energy storage, and VPP (Virtual Power Plant), with a proven ability to sell utility‐friendly solutions. • Strong background in navigating regulatory frameworks and building strategic relationships with government bodies and regulatory agencies. • Ability to lead and influence high‐level decision‐makers with utility organizations and regulatory bodies. • Ability to develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed financial targets for business unit. • Proven experience in designing and executing business strategies that drive market share growth in competitive energy markets. • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship‐building skills, with experience managing high‐stakes negotiations and complex partnerships. • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Superb attention to detail and work ethic • Comfortable working in fast‐paced, unstructured environment • Passionate about the renewable energy sector