Energy5 is a standalone brand created by US Energy Solutions, a full-service nationwide ESCO laser-focused on promoting Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Financial Literacy leading to budgeting and savings through an array of Energy Services. Energy5 was designed as a unique Energy Management platform aiming to achieve 100% Energy Efficiency for Residential and Commercial consumers nationwide.
At Energy5, we believe in driving innovation and making a positive impact on a global scale. As a company, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture and diverse workforce that inspires our talent to be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a better future for our customers, partners, and communities.
As the Director of Operations (EV Chargers) you will hold a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operations of Energy5. Your primary focus will be to provide strategic leadership, streamline processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence. By working closely with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders, you will be instrumental in driving the company's mission to achieve our goals.
Responsibilities:
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the executive team to set long-term goals and KPIs for the operations department.
• Lead and manage a high-performing operations team, providing coaching, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Streamline workflows and procedures to maximize productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, contractors, and partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services and products.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, and service level agreements with vendors.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet operational goals and objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, standards, and certifications.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing appropriate control measures.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Finance) to align operational activities with overall business strategies.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify new business opportunities, market trends and customer needs in the energy efficiency and sustainability sector.
• Analyze competitor activities and industry developments to stay ahead of the curve.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Identify target markets, segments, and customer profiles for Energy5's services and products.
• Lead efforts to acquire new clients, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers, through effective sales and marketing strategies.
• Generate regular reports and updates for the executive team on business development and operational activities and outcomes.
Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate for this role will bring relevant sector experience, a solid set of core skills, and an eagerness to learn.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing operations, preferably in the energy industry.
• Demonstrated high level of strategic agility and desire to work in a complex and evolving environment and an innovation mindset.
• Experience working on energy policy, legislation and/or regulation at the state and regional levels.
• Prior experience leading a growing team.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful operational strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performance teams.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced start-up technology environment is essential.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills required to effectively collaborate, motivate, and facilitate others in group situations.