Director - New Energy Ventures

Philadelphia Gas Works

Looking for a challenge and ready to power up your career?

Free Health Insurance Options– Free Dental Insurance – Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan – Free Parking – Wellness Programs – Onsite Gyms – Tuition Assistance-  PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Hybrid Work Environment

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.

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.

• 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
• Comfort leading presentations andSalary ra 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.

Salary Range - $140K

PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19122

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.