The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.
Become part of the PGW Team!
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work week after six months (3 days in, 2 remote). Initially you will be required to be on site 5 days per week at PGW headquarters - 800 West Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Director, New Energy Ventures
The Director, New Energy Ventures will be responsible for overseeing the identification, evaluation, selection, development, and implementation of PGW's new business diversification initiatives. The Director will perform strategic market, financial, and operations planning to set objectives, frameworks, and specific programming to help the company develop new non-traditional business opportunities and revenue streams. Responsibilities will include overseeing business development; financial and commercial analyses; commercial structuring and negotiations; stakeholder engagement; interface with regulatory, legal, and technical subject matter experts; and overall program management oversight to ensure timely development and execution across a portfolio of diversification projects. Key responsibilities include developing internal relationships and external business partnerships necessary for to advancing cross-departmental and multilateral initiatives.
Responsibilities
Responsibility for developing and overseeing internal frameworks, processes, and programming to ensure ongoing development and implementation of new business diversification opportunities.
Experience leading internal innovation functions, from research and development activities through project execution, preferably specifically within the energy/utility industry.
Demonstrated technical and market research, financial modeling, presentation-building, and communication skills with ability to communicate complex data effectively
Provide qualitative and quantitative commercial evaluations, including business case development and decision-making, valuation models, financial pro formas, pricing models and market analytics.
Specific experience around key areas within the energy transition space, including RNG, RD, SAF, CCS, and Hydrogen is preferred.
Experience leading cross-departmental, multi-disciplinary teams, including technical, financial, legal, regulatory, and communications technical experts, among others
Support external technology collaborations and innovation project execution throughout the organization.
Maintain relationships to track and shape technology co-development opportunities with university, national lab, and emerging technology partners.
Contribute to the sourcing, scoping, and execution of first-of-a-kind projects that can inform PGW's future operations.
Facilitate and present at employee meetings across the company to encourage proactive engagement on technology and innovation across the organization. Synthesize relevant perspectives across multiple stakeholders and contexts.
Survey external industry news and stay current on energy industry and emerging technology trends/developments of importance to PGW
Staying abreast of technology developments, demonstration projects, and pilot studies of emerging energy and decarbonization technologies
Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries to Senior leadership
Perform ad hoc analysis to support leadership
Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering, science, business, or other related discipline preferred
4 years experience leading internal innovation functions, preferably in government, energy or other regulated industry.
4 years' of either deep industry or consulting/corporate strategy expertise leading/implementing complex multi-disciplined market/program/product analysis, research and evaluation
Must be a skilled leader with ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
High EQ and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Strong skillsets leading presentations and facilitating workshops with large audiences
Purpose driven with a deep personal interest in energy transition and climate change, startups, and innovation team.
Ability to translate analysis into key messages and develop story line associated with project analysis
Ability to frame ambiguous issues and structure appropriate analysis
Demonstrated ability to apply strategic and critical thinking to problem solving
Must have excellent oral and written skills as evidenced in the application and interviewing procedure.
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Project Server and other business intelligence software. Tableau experience preferred.
PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19122
We offer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.
Location: 800 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Please apply directly at: www.pgworks.com at the Careers Section.
While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.