VP, Energy Markets

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

📋 Description

• Act as AGent's primary authority (both internally and externally) on U.S. wholesale energy markets — PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE, ERCOT, and beyond.

• Collaborate with the CEO and GTM leadership to create AGent's market prioritization strategy — determining where to compete, the timing for entering new markets, and how to optimize portfolio value.

• Utilize market expertise for commercial execution: assist the sales team in understanding program economics, conveying value to prospects, and positioning AGent effectively in the market.

• Identify and prioritize regulatory challenges across target markets — evaluating which barriers pose the highest risk to commercial opportunities and formulating a clear strategy for overcoming them.

• Keep track of regulatory changes across ISO/RTOs and interpret their implications into strategic recommendations for the leadership team.

• Engage proactively with ISO/RTO and utility stakeholders to influence regulatory policies and forge relationships that enhance AGent's market access and positioning.

• Manage the complete lifecycle of MW participation across all AGent markets: registration, offer management, dispatch operations, and settlement.

• Develop and implement internal protocols that align AGent's operations with the tariffs and operational guidelines of each ISO/RTO in which we participate.

• Ensure that 100% of MW are registered, validated, and operational prior to every seasonal commencement.

• Take charge of program milestone delivery and all associated operational deadlines.

• Create or acquire the tools and technologies necessary to achieve operational excellence across market operations.

• Lead and nurture the Energy Markets team: establishing a high standard for rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Dispatch & Customer Operations, and GTM to ensure that all systems, data flows, and customer-facing processes are cohesive and mutually beneficial.

• Partner with the VP of Product & Engineering to ensure that the platform roadmap aligns with market operational needs and regulatory requirements.

• Support the GTM team with market intelligence, program economics tools, and materials for prospects that enhance the sales process.

• Oversee data acquisition, analysis, and management across AGent's market portfolio.

• Lead load modeling and performance forecasting to optimize MW earnings across various programs.

• Establish and maintain metrics and KPIs that provide leadership with real-time insights into market performance, portfolio health, and progress toward strategic objectives.

• Promote continuous improvement in offer optimization, settlement accuracy, and overall market performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive, hands-on experience in U.S. wholesale energy markets — you have operated within ISO/RTO markets.

• Proven experience in registering MW with grid operators and managing the entire participation lifecycle across multiple markets.

• Strong understanding of ISO/RTO tariffs, operational procedures, and the regulatory frameworks governing wholesale market participation.

• Experience in developing internal operational protocols and systems that scale effectively across markets and teams.

• Commercially minded — you can link market knowledge to business strategy, sales execution, and growth priorities.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams within a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

• Proficient in Python and SQL — comfortable working with data at a technical level; experience with Snowflake and Sigma is a plus.

• Exceptional communication skills — capable of presenting to a board, briefing the sales team, and engaging with an ISO policy team with equal credibility.

• 5+ years of experience in wholesale energy market operations, system implementation, or a closely related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision premiums for full-time employees.

• Two health plan options: a traditional plan with FSA, or HDHP with a company-funded HSA.

• Basic Term Life Insurance plus voluntary insurance options.

• Flexible PTO.

• Fully remote — work from anywhere in the U.S.

• Direct access to the founding team and genuine ownership of your work from day one.

• A front-row seat to the energy transition.