Senior Director, Energy Systems, Global

• Develop multi-year roadmaps for energy infrastructure, power acquisition strategies, generation integration, storage deployment, and grid-connected energy solutions.

• Translate customer requirements, market intelligence, supply chain constraints, utility dynamics, interconnection evolution, regulatory changes, and policy developments into product direction and investment priorities.

• Evaluate future energy trends anddeterminewhere Vantage should build, buy, partner, or influence.

• Develop executive-level strategic recommendations and investment cases for energy-related initiatives.

• Own the product strategy and portfolio for energy-related platform capabilities.

• Define repeatable energy system architectures, deployment models, standards, and intentional variants.

• Establish energy product requirements and roadmap priorities aligned to Vantage’s regional and customer growth strategies.

• Create scalable approaches for: power generation integration, energy storage systems, grid-interactive infrastructure, load flexibility and energy optimization, utility coordination frameworks, and energy management and control systems.

• Ensure energy capabilities are developed as reusable platform components rather than project-specific solutions.

• Provide strategic leadership on utility engagement and grid infrastructure considerations.

• Proactively translate evolving grid requirements into the energy platform.

• Develop frameworks and guidance relatedto:utility partnerships, grid interconnection strategy, capacity acquisition approaches, transmission and distribution considerations, and power market participation opportunities.

• Support strategic customer opportunities requiring sophisticated energy solutions.

• Evaluate regional power market dynamics and their implications for platform strategy.

• Partner closely with the Senior Director, Advanced Technologies to incorporate validated innovations into the Vantage product roadmap and provide evolving energy needs to inform the next generation of innovation.

• Translate technology pilot outcomes and validation results into product requirements, deployment standards, and investment priorities.

• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure roadmap decisions are reflected through reference architectures and design standards.

• Ensure technology adoption decisions align with long-term platform goals, deployment realities, and business outcomes.

• Serve as the primary product leader responsible for connecting innovation activity with scalable product development.

• Establish a product deployment framework for energy systems aligned to Vantage’s product operating model.

• Partner closely with regional energy leaders across North America, EMEA, and APAC to ensure product strategies are deployable and aligned to market realities.

• Build repeatable mechanisms for regional adoption, execution, and feedback.

• Translate regional insights into future roadmap enhancements.

• Define global standards while enabling intentional regional flexibility whererequired.

• Support Product Deployment teams in connecting energy products to specific customer and project opportunities.

• Alongside regional partners, develop strategic relationshipswith:utilities, independent power producers, energy developers, grid operators, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure investors.

• Identifypartnership opportunities that accelerate product capabilities and create market differentiation.

• Represent Vantage in strategic discussions related to energy infrastructure and future power systems.

• Support executive engagement with customers, regulators, and energy ecosystem partners.

• Strong systems thinking and strategic judgment withanability to connect technology, infrastructure, commercial realities, and customer outcomes.

• Executive-level communication skills capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• A collaborative leadership style that builds alignment across Product Strategy, Product Engineering, Product Operations, Product Deployment, Regional Energy Teams, Delivery, Sustainability, Procurement, and Finance.

• Comfort making decisions amid uncertainty whilemaintaininga long-term platform perspective.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Power Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.

• 15+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, utilities, generation development, energy systems, power markets, or related industries.

• Demonstrated experience leading both commercial and technical aspects of energy-related initiatives.

• Strong understanding of energy project economics, investment analysis, and strategic business case development.

• Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps and convert complex technical topics into business decisions, especially a repeatable, scalable product.

• First-hand experience in hyperscale infrastructure, data centers, utility-scale energy development, transmission development, or grid modernization.

• Experience with utility interconnection studies and power procurement strategies.

• Knowledge of distributed energy resources, microgrids, energy storage systems, energy optimization, and grid services.

• MBA,Master’s in Engineering, Energy Systems, or related advanced degree.

• Salary Range: $240,000-$260,000K Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do! Originally posted on Himalayas