Business Development Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee business development and project development initiatives for intricate Energy Services projects within Duke Energy’s regulated territories.

• Create customer-centric energy infrastructure solutions, such as backup/standby generation, resiliency systems, distributed generation, temporary/bridge power, and turnkey or Energy-as-a-Service offerings.

• Propel opportunities from the initial customer interaction through the internal funding approval process, transitioning to construction and operations teams.

• Identify and assess opportunities in the industrial, commercial, and governmental sectors.

• Collaborate with customers to comprehend operational requirements and formulate technical scopes.

• Sustain strategic partnerships with contractors, vendors, developers, and essential stakeholders.

• Formulate project budgets, timelines, development strategies, and capital estimates.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance design and constructability.

• Structure, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements.

• Lead due diligence in environmental, safety, technical, financial, and regulatory aspects.

• Prepare and submit proposals for competitive procurement opportunities.

• Act as the project sponsor throughout the internal governance process.

• Coordinate with engineering, regulatory, real estate, legal, finance, and operations departments.

• Contribute to market evaluations, RFP strategies, acquisitions, and the development of new products.

• Incorporate safety, environmental compliance, permitting, and hazard awareness into project planning.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, leadership, customers, and community representatives.

• Influence both internal teams and external partners to navigate project challenges.

• Represent Energy Services through various forms of communication, including written, verbal, and public-facing interactions.

• Travel 15–25% to customer sites, partner locations, and project areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• Business Development Manager II: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience.

• Alternative for Business Development Manager II: High School diploma/GED with 14 years of relevant work experience in place of a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience.

• Business Development Manager III: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field with 12 years of relevant work experience.

• Alternative for Business Development Manager III: High School diploma/GED with 16 years of relevant work experience in place of a bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience.

• Strong written and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Skills in problem-solving, negotiation, project management, and implementation.

• Capacity to work independently while leading cross-functional teams.

• Dedication to Duke Energy’s core values: Safety, Integrity, Customer-centricity, One Team, and Agility.

• Must meet all essential qualifications.

• Eligibility to work legally in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Recognition for your contributions.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Relocation assistance provided (if applicable): No.