Director - Energy Strategy & Large Load Growth (San Francisco)
Title: Director Energy Strategy & Large Load Growth
Location: California (Hybrid; Remote considered for exceptional candidates)
Compensation: $220,000 $250,000 base + annual bonus
Weve partnered with one of the fastest-growing public energy providers on an exclusive search with Piper Maddox. This is a first-of-its-kind role , created to shape strategy and engagement with large-load customers such as data centers blending tariff and product design, market development, and cross-functional leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic development and market assessments for large-load customers
- Build and maintain competitive analyses, market intelligence, and rate/tariff structures to ensure offerings are both attractive and compliant.
- Partner with internal modeling and finance teams to standardize evaluation processes and customer offerings.
- Proactively engage with data centers and other strategic customers to anticipate needs and design responsive solutions.
- Represent the organization externally at conferences, industry events, and with regulators/policymakers.
- Work cross-functionally across operational, regulatory, finance, and strategy teams to align offerings and execution.
- Translate complex technical and financial inputs into clear, actionable products including tariffs, customer offerings, and compliance playbooks.
What Youll Bring
- 610+ years of experience in energy, utilities, consulting, or data centers, with exposure to tariff design, procurement, or regulatory affairs.
- Strong understanding of California energy markets (CPUC, CAISO, RA) and key cost drivers.
- Proven ability to deliver strategy, manage cross-functional projects, and negotiate contracts/commercial terms.
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication skills.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Energy, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
Why This Role?
This is a unique chance to shape how an innovative energy provider serves large-load customers. You will be at the center of designing strategies and structures that unlock new markets, support long-term growth, and accelerate progress toward clean energy objectives.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings with employer contribution, paid time off, and additional wellness and lifestyle perks.
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