Demand-Side Energy Director

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.

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)