We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. Are you ready to lead a team driving the transformation of energy programs? Are you looking to make an impact at the heart of the energy transition?
DNV is seeking a Vice President of Energy Programs to lead demand-side, transportation, and flexibility initiatives across Arizona, New Mexico, and beyond. Since the early 2000s, DNV has been a trusted partner to utilities, customers, contractors, and distributors throughout the Southwest.
In this senior leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of energy programs, guiding clients and teams to achieve energy efficiency and electrification goals. Your key responsibilities will include strategic leadership, staff development, client management, contract negotiation, partner relations, market advisory, customer experience, and P&L oversight.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Demand-Side Programs for North America, you will collaborate closely with peer Vice Presidents, Key Account Managers, and other regional leaders to drive success. You will also be responsible for ensuring that your team has the capabilities and support needed to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture and an exceptional employee experience.
This role is based at our DNV office in Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NV presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What You'll do:
The role of a Vice President includes four principal responsibilities:
Client and Program Management
Manage Key Client Relationships
Ensure efficient and consistent delivery of energy programs
Ensure safe, secure, and quality execution of programs
Manage a slate of external partners including subcontractors and vendors
Serve as a point of escalation for client issues and concerns
Be accountable and responsible for the success of DNV clients
Business Development
Assess and understand the primary regulatory and economic factors that contribute to the success of DNV clients.
Participate, where relevant, in legislative and regulatory proceedings. Translate understanding of these arenas and client interests into business opportunities.
Lead business development and strategy efforts, solidifying relationships with key customers to actively position DNV as a preferred consultant.
Be primarily responsible for the extension, expansion, and renewal of contracts with key customers.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Facilitate continuous innovation and improvement to build and maintain a leading position in the energy efficiency and demand-side management space within the energy industry.
Empower direct staff and their teams of employees, foster professional growth and progression, and encourage employee retention.
Creates a flexible workforce and automates and optimizes workflows to deal with variable workload, improve quality and consistency, and quicken our delivery.
Builds and strengthens a strong internal culture based on company's values.
Leadership and Team Responsibilities
Serves as a core member of the Service Area leadership team in the execution of national goals and execution of DNV's strategy
Be responsible for the achievement of DNV's goals including financial, team engagement, quality, safety, and security metrics.
Stimulate a high performing culture and act as a role model for an inspiring employee experience.
Promote team capabilities internally and externally.
Resolve and mediate individual staff interests and concerns
Actively incorporates diversity considerations into staff development, progression, and recruiting processes.
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
401(k) with company match
Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Education reimbursement program
Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
Career advancement opportunities
** Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**
DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Strong track record of leading teams of teams in the execution of projects or programs
Delegates and leads with integrity and authentic leadership style
Strong understanding of the utility sector
Keeps a positive and proactive attitude, with a solution-oriented mindset
Has the highest ethical standards of business
Professionally handlesdifficultconversations with customers,for example on scope and budget issues or differences intechnicalopinions, while strengthening customer relationships
Holds collaborative leadership skills and ability to engage, develop and motivate own employees
Willingness and ability to travel within the Southwest District up to 25% of the time and nationallyto conferences,industry meetings, and internal meetings
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
What is Preferred:
Preference for candidates with direct relationships with customers, contractors, or utility client staff
Preference for candidates with a vision and understanding of the energy transition
*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*