Director, Smart Energy Services

Director, Smart Energy Services

This position will be a leadership position within the Residential function and will focus on:

• Establishing and delivering smart energy strategy and solutions for NRG SimplySmart and the internal and external clients (REPs and other NRG retail companies)
• Networking and establishing relationships with smart energy experts across the nation (and forecasted projections globally)
• Improving performance of smart energy solutions with creative process improvements and automation
• Represent NRG SimplySmart and its internal and external clients in local and national forums 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to define smart energy strategy and execution for NRG SimplySmart’s internal and external clients
• Utilize his/her established network of utility, muni, co-op and technology vendors to strengthen NRG SimplySmart Solutions Smart Grid service awareness
• Generate leads and work with sales team to deliver proposals to sell NRG SimplySmart’s products and services
• Partner with sales team to define “Go To Market” strategy for smart grid services with internal and external NRG SimplySmart customers
• Leverage assets of the NRG brand to identify co-Marketing Programs that extend the lifecycle of existing customers
• Contact and engage prospective strategic alliance partners, and develop a relationship of trust and common ground, that leads to idea generation, testing and qualification (proof of concept), and ultimately, expansion
• Meet with prospects and understand their business needs and match prospect business needs with NRG SimplySmart capabilities
• Collaboratively work with internal stakeholders to define effective customer solutions to meet business needs

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university required.   

Experience: 

• A minimum of 10 years combined experience in project management, consulting, smart energy, technology, insurance and/or communications with focus on consumer facing solutions. 

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Activities:

• Deep expertise in smart energy solutions and technologies
• Track record of commitment, delivery of products and services that create value
• Have a well established network in the utilities industry and aggressively work to expand that network
• Skilled at working cross-functionally to leverage the skills and potential of the entire team on particularly complex initiatives
• Ability to quickly identify pain points of a customer and work with a team to create a customized proposal to address those immediate needs
• Ability to lead a team of highly motivated smart energy experts
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with partners towards business-building results
• Significant experience using qualitative/quantitative research/insights
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel
• A ‘Get-it-done’ attitude combined with a team-player work style – humble and ready to give others credit and recognition

Working Conditions:

• Overnight periodic travel will be necessary
• Open office environment

NRG Energy, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.