TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency
Demand-Side Energy Director
TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Our client, a Japanese energy company, is looking for a senior leader to establish and grow a demand-side energy business (ESCO/DER). The role centers on business model innovation, strategic partnerships, and M&A, while expanding energy efficiency, distributed energy, and customer-focused solutions.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. Location:
Houston, TX Employment:
Full-time Direct Hire Salary:
up to 200k DOE Overview Senior leadership role to establish and scale ESCO/DER and related energy solutions; focus on business model innovation, partnerships, and M&A; expanding energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and customer-focused programs. Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ESCO/DER strategies and offerings. Identify and execute M&A and partnership opportunities. Build sales capabilities and expand customer energy solutions. Integrate incentives and IRA programs into business models. Lead projects in efficiency, demand response, and VPP integration. Support deployment of distributed resources (solar, storage, EMS). Oversee measurement & verification (M&V) and contract performance. Collaborate with municipalities, utilities, and regulators. Launch new services such as Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS). Manage budgets, reporting, and team development. Qualifications
5-10 years in ESCO, energy services, or renewable/efficiency projects. Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles from proposal through M&V. Strong leadership and business development skills. Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, environmental studies, or business. Preferred: CEM, PMP, or LEED AP certifications; multinational collaboration experience. Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Seniorities level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development Industries
Oil and Gas Benefits
Vision insurance Medical insurance 401(k)
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. Location:
Houston, TX Employment:
Full-time Direct Hire Salary:
up to 200k DOE Overview Senior leadership role to establish and scale ESCO/DER and related energy solutions; focus on business model innovation, partnerships, and M&A; expanding energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and customer-focused programs. Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ESCO/DER strategies and offerings. Identify and execute M&A and partnership opportunities. Build sales capabilities and expand customer energy solutions. Integrate incentives and IRA programs into business models. Lead projects in efficiency, demand response, and VPP integration. Support deployment of distributed resources (solar, storage, EMS). Oversee measurement & verification (M&V) and contract performance. Collaborate with municipalities, utilities, and regulators. Launch new services such as Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS). Manage budgets, reporting, and team development. Qualifications
5-10 years in ESCO, energy services, or renewable/efficiency projects. Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles from proposal through M&V. Strong leadership and business development skills. Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, environmental studies, or business. Preferred: CEM, PMP, or LEED AP certifications; multinational collaboration experience. Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Seniorities level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development Industries
Oil and Gas Benefits
Vision insurance Medical insurance 401(k)
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