Resource Innovations
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview: Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Director in
Chicago, IL
to lead and oversee a portfolio of large-scale C&I and residential energy efficiency programs. This role combines strategic program management, client relationship leadership, team mentorship, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program design and implementation, a strong understanding of energy efficiency best practices across market sectors, and the ability to drive measurable impact for utility clients. About Resource Innovations: Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we deliver clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Our work spans load flexibility, electrification, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency across both commercial & industrial (C&I) and residential sectors. With every step, we lead the charge to power change. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design, management, and execution of C&I and residential energy efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Manage and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth. Maintain client relationships, present program results, and support business development opportunities. Oversee program budgets, staffing, resource allocation, and performance metrics. Ensure quality control of all deliverables and adherence to schedules. Collaborate with internal teams to share best practices, enhance program impact, and drive innovation. Provide regular forecasts and reporting to support corporate and business unit planning. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 7+ years of experience managing or implementing energy efficiency or demand response programs for North American utilities. Minimum 4+ years of direct supervisory experience. Strong understanding of both C&I and residential energy efficiency program design, implementation, and evaluation. Proven ability to manage large-scale programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Excellent communication, client management, and leadership skills. Ability to travel locally within the Chicagoland area (~30%) and maintain regular in-office presence in downtown Chicago. Interest in sustainability and a passion for making a meaningful environmental impact Benefits Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package. About Resource Innovations Resource Innovations (RI) is a
women-led
energy transformation firm
focused on impact . Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change. Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work. The compensation range for this exempt position is $122,312 - $244,625. The stated range is based on a good faith estimate of the compensation range for the duties, responsibilities and skills / experience required for the position. Starting pay will be dependent on experience and internal equity. This range may be exceeded for well-qualified candidates, especially with industry experience. Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required. The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.
Job Description
Position Overview: Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Director in
Chicago, IL
to lead and oversee a portfolio of large-scale C&I and residential energy efficiency programs. This role combines strategic program management, client relationship leadership, team mentorship, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program design and implementation, a strong understanding of energy efficiency best practices across market sectors, and the ability to drive measurable impact for utility clients. About Resource Innovations: Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we deliver clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Our work spans load flexibility, electrification, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency across both commercial & industrial (C&I) and residential sectors. With every step, we lead the charge to power change. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design, management, and execution of C&I and residential energy efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Manage and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth. Maintain client relationships, present program results, and support business development opportunities. Oversee program budgets, staffing, resource allocation, and performance metrics. Ensure quality control of all deliverables and adherence to schedules. Collaborate with internal teams to share best practices, enhance program impact, and drive innovation. Provide regular forecasts and reporting to support corporate and business unit planning. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 7+ years of experience managing or implementing energy efficiency or demand response programs for North American utilities. Minimum 4+ years of direct supervisory experience. Strong understanding of both C&I and residential energy efficiency program design, implementation, and evaluation. Proven ability to manage large-scale programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Excellent communication, client management, and leadership skills. Ability to travel locally within the Chicagoland area (~30%) and maintain regular in-office presence in downtown Chicago. Interest in sustainability and a passion for making a meaningful environmental impact Benefits Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package. About Resource Innovations Resource Innovations (RI) is a
women-led
energy transformation firm
focused on impact . Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change. Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work. The compensation range for this exempt position is $122,312 - $244,625. The stated range is based on a good faith estimate of the compensation range for the duties, responsibilities and skills / experience required for the position. Starting pay will be dependent on experience and internal equity. This range may be exceeded for well-qualified candidates, especially with industry experience. Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required. The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.