Vice President, Public Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Pearl’s President and Executive Team to enhance the strategy and business plan for the Public Partnerships Division.

• Oversee the execution of the business plan.

• Build and lead a team of skilled and motivated professionals equipped to achieve the division’s objectives.

• Manage the divisional budget to ensure revenue targets are met and spending limits are maintained.

• Guarantee that Pearl’s public sector offering is top-tier in meeting the needs of the public sector by supervising customer discovery and facilitating product iterations as required.

• Cultivate partnerships with program implementers responsible for overseeing IRA and other public programs.

• Establish and nurture essential strategic partnerships with key public sector stakeholders, including federal agencies (DOE, EPA), state energy offices, implementation contractors, national and local non-profits, and utilities.

• Assist Pearl’s efforts to influence public policy when appropriate.

• Collaborate with Pearl’s marketing team to ensure a robust communications and marketing strategy that aligns with the division’s goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least five years in a senior management role with a proven track record of excellence in management.

• Minimum of seven years of experience in the public and/or utility sector or energy efficiency.

• Ability to quickly synthesize complex information and apply it effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proven ability to forge strong relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong capability to develop and support high-performing teams, even when working remotely.

• Knowledge of assessing product-market fit and providing recommendations for product enhancements when necessary.

• Commitment to creating programs and offerings that benefit disadvantaged communities and communities of color.

• Possess entrepreneurial spirit and derive satisfaction from problem-solving.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Pearl is currently unable to sponsor employment visas).

• Willingness to travel (two to three days for two to three weeks, several months of the year).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families, with an option to choose higher-level coverage where employees only pay for the additional premium costs.

• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Employer-paid cell phone service.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 4%.

• Stock options.

• 15 vacation days throughout the calendar year, in addition to holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day), a floating holiday for your birthday, sick days, and paid parental leave.

• Flexible work environment: the option to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.