Director, Utilities
Momentum (BuildMomentum.io), United States
Job Description
About the Organization
Momentum is an award-winning clean-tech consultancy responsible for developing more than $10 billion in funded projects. Based in the heart of beautiful downtown Sacramento, Momentum has a global reach, delivering strategic planning, fund development, project management, and commercialization services for cleantech companies.
Our Vision
We envision a world where clean energy, water, and transportation are abundant, affordable, and available to all.
Job Summary
The Director of Utilities is specifically expected to maintain an expertise in utility operations, renewable energy integration, and grid modernization within the clean tech sector. They will lead the development and execution of strategies to optimize utility infrastructure for enhanced efficiency and sustainability on behalf of Momentum clients. The Director of Utilities is expected to provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders related to regulation as well as government incentives and subsidies that address public health and environmental impacts.
The Director plays a leading role in offering strategic guidance to further innovations in sustainability and support project implementation in her/his field of expertise. The Director is expected to understand how to relate her/his subject matter expertise across a variety of Momentum’s work products, including the development and execution of campaigns, grant proposal development, grant-funded project execution, strategic communications to clients, agencies and commercialization partners, and more. Most of a Director’s work will be focused on their primary area of expertise, but the Director will also be expected to work with clients and staff outside their primary industry as needed.
The Director will interface directly with clients, Client Managers, Project Managers, Strategists, consultants, and subject matter experts to integrate appropriate Momentum resources and best practices into Momentum’s work product with a high degree of ownership and integrity. The Director will be relied upon for leadership and will be given the authority to make strategic decisions within Utilities. The Director is expected to be able to provide clear and concise communications externally to clients, prospective clients, partners, and agencies and internally to staff, contractors, and consultants.
Directors must have a high capacity for managing multiple initiatives, projects, project teams, and clients with varying needs, often with significant time pressure. The Director is relied upon to critically evaluate challenges and creatively find solutions. The Director will need to be able to read, analyze and interpret correspondence, marketing material, and complex Federal and state Requests for Proposals and, based upon their assignments, be able to extract actionable items and coordinate their completion. Successful applicants must also be able to write concise and professional business letters, emails, and memos.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serving as Momentum’s go-to industry resource supporting all Momentum clients and Momentum staff with projects related to Utilities.
- Serving as Momentum’s go-to industry resource supporting all Momentum staff working with clients within that industry including grant management, campaign planning, and business development personnel.
- Researching and understanding agency strategic plans, recent and upcoming legislation, and funding opportunities for Utilities and working with Momentum staff to communicate this information to relevant clients.
- Leading project teams on high-profile projects and client relationships with support from additional staff and contracted resources.
- Using industry network connections to build new partnerships for clients and Momentum.
- Training Momentum staff about key industry issues and opportunities relevant to Momentum’s clients.
- Collaborating with client managers, project managers, and strategists to understand the strategic goals of clients and guide how to best work towards those goals through Momentum written, visual, and quantitative content.
- Identifying avenues for strategic communication with current clients and nurturing relationships with these clients.
- Developing and executing long-term strategic campaign plans for Momentum’s core clients and partners.
- Working with client managers and funding specialists to identify and evaluate incentive program opportunities for alignment with clients’ strategic objectives.
- Working on grant applications and other written products for clients.
- Managing project teams to ensure clear communication and quality performance.
- Supporting commercialization activities, including the development of project and technology information geared toward key ecosystem