[Hiring] Manager, Project Development-Strategy @Pivot Energy

Role Description

Pivot Energy is seeking a motivated individual to join our Project Development Strategy Team and contribute to leading Pivot’s entry into new power market segments. This role would have a focus on market analysis, including research on market structures, tariffs, development pathways, and the applicability of developing both energy generation and battery energy storage projects. This role will entail collaboration with a diverse mix of teams at Pivot, including Policy, Project Development, Offsite Solutions & Strategic Accounts, Engineering, and Financial Modeling & Analysis. This position offers a learning and growth opportunity for individuals passionate about the clean energy transition and interested in renewable energy and energy storage while working at a cutting-edge, certified B Corporation with operations across the USA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Market Analysis
  • Work with other members of the Project Development Strategy team and the Policy team to qualitatively research market structures and project development opportunities across the US.
  • Work with the Project Development and Financial Modeling & Analysis teams to use financial modeling tools to quantitatively evaluate the business case for Pivot to expand into various new market segments.
• Initial Project Development Leadership
  • Help guide the initial execution of new market strategies, e.g., by defining site acquisition and system design parameters.
  • Compose RFP responses by compiling information about specific projects, bids, company information, etc.
  • Track opportunities and analysis requests using Pivot’s CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Proactively provide feedback to different teams regarding the potential for improvements in internal tools for modeling and analysis.

Qualifications

• Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in power markets or as an energy project developer.
• Interest and competence researching qualitative and quantitative data on power markets.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and analysis software, e.g., Excel; willingness to work with databases such as Salesforce.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of expertise or comparable work experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Master’s Degree in relevant field of expertise or comparable work experience.
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience in the power industry.
• Knowledge of renewable energy finance or project finance concepts.
• Experience in renewable energy industry is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with data analytics software tools such as MATLAB, Python, R, SQL, and Tableau.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan and commission plan with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company.
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations.
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage.
• Generous parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Home Office set up stipend for new employees.
• Public transit reimbursement.
• PTO for volunteering in the community.
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year.
• Professional development and educational reimbursements.
• A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.