VP Of Energy Operations - Energy Efficiency

JOB SUMMARY

As one of the fastest growing firms in the energy waste reduction movement, SEEL (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics) provides wholistic residential and commercial program management solutions for utility and municipal clients throughout the country. The role of the Vice President of Operations will be to lead our team of high-performing professionals to meet company and client goals. The ideal candidate has experience within the industry and demonstrated skill maintaining control and driving growth of diverse business operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive continuous operational productivity, efficiency and EBITDA improvement through program execution and KPI governance, pyramid rationalization, greater use of shared services capabilities, process change and automation

• Lead centralized program performance governance including program over performance capture and program under performance risk mitigation

• Embrace and operate within SEEL core values

• Enforce operating model policy compliance with keen focus on contract, regulatory, and pricing compliance; refine operational policies over time to enhance business outcomes

• Establish & implement policies that promote company vision and culture.

• Coach, train, and mentor directors/program managers to help them meet their specific program goals, effectively manage their team, and process improvement best practices

• Support the sales/strategy team toward strategic growth

• Work with the human resources department to develop and implement talent acquisition and management programs that enhance business effectiveness.

• Participate in leadership team initiatives as a member of MCL JASCO Executive Leadership Team

• Build communities by creating local jobs, producing sustainable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

• Direct the operational aspect of various contracts, requests for proposals (RFPs), and reports according to company and management expectations and guidelines and consults with Senior Management as directed regarding preparation of key correspondence

• Work with your operational team to monitor invoices from operational business partners and control company costs and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree acceptable with at least 10 years of experience.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
• 10+ years of operations delivery, consulting, process transformation, process excellence experience in a mid to large organization
• 10+ years of experience in energy management and/or utilities
• Experience working at an executive level (C-Suite)
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Expert experience preferred
• Leadership experience driving process transformation initiatives
• Proficient at public speaking
• Proven experience with successfully managing complex budgets
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to company mission
• Demonstrates experience building cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal written, verbal, and analytical skills with an emphasis on strategic and persuasive communication
• Leader that can communicate with clarity and operate with finesse in a matrixed organization
• Strong client service background
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify innovative business solutions
• Travel time up to 50%
• Ability to pass company vetting requirements