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Vice President - Energy Efficiency | ICF International | San Francisco, CA
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global professional services firm,
partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional
services and technology solutions in energy and climate change;
environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social
programs; and homeland security and defense markets. Since 1969, ICF has
been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and
multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients
worldwide.
ICF is one of the nation's premier organizations in the development and
implementation of innovative energy demand management
strategies - including energy efficiency, demand response, smart
grid, and peak load management for energy companies, governments, and
commercial clients. Our experts provide outstanding depth and breadth of
experience and have completed hundreds of successful assignments
associated with some of the most complex, far-reaching, and
high-visibility market transformation programs in the country. For more
than 20 years, ICF has provided cutting-edge marketing, technical, and
project management services to promote energy efficiency, both
domestically and internationally. We work with dozens of utilities on
such programs and provide a range of services to the U.S. Department of
Energy and for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY
STAR?*® program.
We are seeking an outstanding executive-level manager to help grow our
energy efficiency and sustainability practice in California and on the
west coast. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic
design and implementation of multi-million dollar programs that support
our clients in helping their customers to improve the energy efficiency
of their facilities and operations, and homes. The ideal candidate will
have a demonstrated track record of leading the marketing and capture of
large energy efficiency procurements. Additionally you will manage a
large professional staff in a fast-paced environment, providing
day-to-day direction and oversight. The successful candidate will also
build and strengthen senior client relationships, especially with
Western investor-owned and municipal utilities engaging on issues of
strategic direction, quality assurance, and resource allocation.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Provide outstanding
leadership to the Energy Efficiency business within ICF's Energy,
Climate, and Transportation Group resulting in effective implementation
of business strategies and achievement of quality, profit, growth and
other objectives.
- Provide high levels of strategic and business vision,
as well as tactical ability to ensure that business objectives are
clearly defined and communicated and that internal operations are
productive, effective and measurable. Ensure that the Energy Climate and
Transportation Group is agile and adaptive to changing market
conditions.
- Develop, track and report critical business metrics that
allow accurate assessment of all aspects of performance, growth,
productivity, strategic effectiveness and financial performance. Move
aggressively to implement corrective actions needed to achieve
objectives.
- Further develop, lead and motivate the team. This will
involve evaluating and strengthening the team, as required, to solidify
succession plans and enhance management capabilities to meet strategic
and operating objectives.
- Work closely with major customers, key
alliance partners and management to establish an environment where "Best
Practices" are developed and continually improved. Work with all parties
to obtain prompt resolution to key business issues likely to impact
quality, service and operations.
- Play an active leadership role in the
organization and the energy efficiency community. Promote a culture of
success, pride, performance, discipline and creativity. Be an effective
spokesperson and champion for the Energy Efficiency Division and ICF as
a whole.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business or energy related
field, Masters preferred.
- At least 15 years of experience developing
and running successful energy efficiency and demand management
implementation programs, with a proven track record of successful
business development expertise.
- A proven track record of leadership,
having culminated in a position as a senior player within an Energy
policy and strategy oriented consulting services business unit with a
strong energy efficiency program implementation component. Alternatively
candidates with strong reputations and experience coming from leadership
positions within the Energy branches of federal or state agencies or
electric or gas utilities will also be considered.
- Experience in
multiple sectors, including residential, commercial and industrial, and
product development.
- Ability to set and clearly articulate
goals/priorities and exhibit a high level of energy and drive to achieve
them. A perspective that encourages personal commitment and holds
management and support staff accountable for achieving targets.
- Demonstrated capabilities in developing effective relationships with
industry stakeholders and service providers in California and the
western region, and a full understanding of the dynamics of that market.
- Strong experience managing consulting and program implementation
projects with both public and private sector clients, including
providing quality control and budget accountability.
- Outstanding
analytical, writing, and communication skills and excellent
interpersonal and management skills are required.
- This position is
based in California. ICF maintains offices in San Francisco, Sacramento,
San Diego, and greater Los Angeles.
ICF International offers an excellent benefits package and competitive
salary. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary
requirements.
ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer - M/F/D/V
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://icfinternational.contacthr.com/14731044
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