Director, Commercial Applications

Description

Who We Are

Priority Power is an independent energy management services and consulting firm. We act as an extension of our client’s staff to develop and implement strategies that mitigate risk and overcome challenges associated with managing energy data, supply, demand, and delivery infrastructure. By leveraging our deep experience and resources, combined with unsurpassed commitment, Priority delivers financial and operational improvements to our clients as their trusted energy advisors.

Our Mission

Our mission is to lead the energy transition with innovative client-focused solutions built upon integrity, trust, and transparency.

Job Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a cross-functional pod consisting of Salesforce administrators, developers, product owners, analysts, and support resources. Establish clear ownership across strategy, backlog, development, release management, and production support. Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture emphasizing service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a strategic partner to Sales Leadership, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Marketing. Translate commercial strategy into executable technology roadmaps. Facilitate prioritization decisions and manage tradeoffs between speed, scope, and sustainability. Partner with commercial leadership to define and track system and adoption metrics that reflect the health and effectiveness of business-defined Commercial processes, such as pipeline velocity, conversion rates, sales cycle time, forecast accuracy, and platform adoption.

Product Ownership:

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle for Salesforce and supporting commercial applications (e.g., CPQ, contract management, commissions, integrations). Define and prioritize initiatives based on business value, revenue impact, operational efficiency, and technical health. Ensure platforms evolve to support new commercial products, acquisitions, and go-to-market strategies. Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of Salesforce and commercial applications. Establish KPIs, SLAs, and support models that align with business-critical sales operations.

Platform & Architecture Ownership:

• Provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to best practices in software development and system architecture. Serve as executive owner for Salesforce architecture, configuration, customization, and integrations.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Commercial, Finance, and Marketing) to ensure integration of commercial applications with existing systems

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in application delivery or product leadership.
• 5+ years owning or leading Salesforce platforms at an enterprise level.
• Proven experience leading product-centric or platform teams with full lifecycle accountability.
• Demonstrated success supporting sales-driven organizations with complex commercial workflows.

Technical/Domain Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Salesforce (Sales Cloud, automation, integrations, data model).
• Experience integrating Salesforce with ERP, commissions, contract management, and analytics platforms.
• Strong grasp of Agile product delivery, backlog management, and value-based prioritization.
• Experience operating platforms in regulated or high-availability environments.

Leadership and Communication:

• Strong leadership and team development skills with a history of building cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience engaging executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage complexity and deliver measurable results.

Preferred Job Skills & Qualifications:

Energy Experience:

• Experience in the energy sector, with knowledge of industry-specific challenges, regulations, and business models.

Certifications:

• Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Advanced Admin, Product Owner, or Architect)

Business Process/Reporting:

• Expertise in identifying opportunities to streamline business processes through the development and implementation of technology solutions.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and system consolidation.
• Familiarity with data analytics, reporting, and sales performance metrics.

Why Choose Priority Power?

Empowered to Make an Impact in a Values-Driven Energy Future
At Priority Power, we’re more than just an energy company—we’re a purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming the future of energy through meaningful work, empowered people, and enduring partnerships. We invite mission-minded professionals to grow with us in a culture defined by trust, collaboration, and real outcomes.

Values-Driven Culture
We lead with integrity, customer focus, and accountability—prioritizing ethics and purpose in every decision we make. Our culture is rooted in doing what’s right for our clients, our communities, and each other.

Empowered Opportunities
Here, initiative is celebrated. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and contribute in ways that grow your career and advance our mission. We empower our employees to take ownership of their impact.

Accountability & Outcomes Orientation
Our results matter. We are a high-performance culture that rewards accountability, champions progress and celebrates milestones that move the needle for our clients and the energy industry.

Collaborative Colleagues
You’ll work alongside passionate experts who are generous with knowledge and united by a shared vision. Cross-functional teamwork and open communication are at the core of how we solve big energy challenges together.

Make a Real Difference
At Priority Power, your work directly contributes to building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future. Whether optimizing large-scale power strategies or innovating in renewables, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself.

Flexible Work Environment
We respect your life outside of work. Our flexible work policies allow you to thrive personally and professionally ensuring balance, trust, and well-being for every team member.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.