Director of Operations

About Enersponse, LLC

Enersponse provides a simple and convenient approach to energy conservation programs that effortlessly deliver ongoing savings for our clients in both the commercial and industrial sectors. Ultimately, we pay our customers to save energy. We believe automation is key to making this simple, so we bring grid service programs, such as Demand Response, Demand Management, Peak Shaving, Energy Hedging, Energy Efficiency, and Auto-DR to customers with technology that enables automation 

We partner with utilities, electricity suppliers as well as building and energy management system providers to achieve the overall goal of decarbonizing energy bringing stability to the grid. 

Mission: We create a more sustainable and responsive electrical grid by empowering customers to manage their demand

Vision: Full participation of C&I distributed energy resources in the grid of the future: flexible, reliable and resilient to support the clean energy transition

Values: BE BOLD - Drive change with purpose, urgency and judgement DO WHAT WE SAY WE WILL DO - We operate with transparency and integrity – we do right by people GO FARTHER TOGETHER - Our diverse experiences make us stronger 

Department:        

  • Operations                                                                                       

Accountable To:  

  • Vice President Operations

Summary:

Operations focuses on supporting post-sales enrollment in Demand Response (DR), energy management services, energy efficiency, Automated Demand Response (ADR) services, Price Response™ and Clean Response and other Distributed Energy Resource solutions for Utilities, Commercial, and Industrial (C&I) Customers. This role is responsible for managing the Enersponse Operations team, including Energy Markets Operations and Data Analytics.

The position is responsible for interaction with Demand Side Management teams at Independent System Operators, Regional Transmission Organizations, and Utilities. The position will lead a team to execute Enersponse Scheduling Coordinator and Demand Response Aggregator duties in all authorized markets. This role is expected to create value through timely registration, forecasting, and performance measurement.

The hiring manager is seeking a leader with extensive California demand side management experience including CAISO Scheduling Coordinator functions experience, Load Impact Protocol Filings, CAISO settlements, and knowledge of the California regulatory landscape. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership managing direct reports to accomplish complex tasks in a timely mann

Compensation:

  • Annual base salary per year plus potential bonus.
            

Responsibilities

  • Lead the timely registration of load across all products:

  • Lead the timely revenue forecast across all products:

    • Prepare annual revenue projection in time to support financial forecast.

    • Suggest ways to increase cash flow across all products.

  • Lead the timely development of market potential analyses:

    • Define and implement processes and procedures to support execution of market activities, including auction and asset optimization analyses. Load profile with metrics to assess shape, seasonality, and potential reduction.

    • Assess potential impact on future performance versus forecast.

  • Lead the interaction with all markets, including but not limited to:

    • Timely registration.

    • Timely reporting in accordance with market requirements.

    • Compliance with all market regulations and program rules.

  • Develop regulatory strategies to promote the integration of DERs into the wholesale market.

  • Lead the training, development, and organization of the Market Management Teams:

    • Create standardized reports.

    • Organize assigned personnel to proactively manage required tasks.

  • Ensure the accuracy of data across platforms including but not limited to:

    • Demand Response Management System

    • Salesforce

Required Education & Experience

  • 10+ years managing complex operations.

  • 5+ years’ experience working in positions related to demand side management in California Independent System Operator, California Public Utility Commission, or California based energy consultancy.

  • Knowledge of Load Impact Protocol filing requirements.

  • Experience managing direct reports to successfully complete complex tasks.

  • Proven collaboration and negotiation skills.

  • Demonstrated team development and skill enhancement.

  • Experience creating and adjusting processes to make operations more efficient.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Strong listening skills.

  • Advanced presentation development and delivery skills.

  • Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner.

  • High adaptability and understanding of change within the evolution of a startup.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in business, finance, or STEM major.

  • Experience working in demand side management in any of the North American deregulated power markets (PJM, NE-ISO, NYISO, ERCOT, MISO, and SPP) or utilities is a plus.

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation

  • 100% medical, dental and vision

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

Location:

  • Remote