Director, Performance & Operations Excellence

Job Description:

Position Summary

At Deriva Energy, we’re accelerating the transition to clean energy through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We’re looking for a dynamic leader to help us scale smarter — someone who can turn data into insight, insight into action, and action into measurable results.

As the Performance & Operations Excellence leader, you’ll build the frameworks that drive accountability, alignment, and continuous improvement across our fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting across business units.

• Partner with the VP and senior business leaders to define KPIs, operational scorecards, and success measures.

• Facilitate strategic planning, goal alignment (OKRs or similar frameworks), and quarterly business reviews.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, automation, and improved cross-functional collaboration.

• Oversee programs that enhance culture, engagement, and productivity analytics.

• Support change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives tied to company priorities.

• Lead or contribute to special projects that bridge People, Property, and business performance goals.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in our Charlotte NC corporate office. Relocation assistance may be available for well-qualified candidates to support a smooth transition to the area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND eight (8) years or more of related work experience

• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 13 years or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Master’s degree or certification in business, analytics, or process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred.

• Proven experience in business performance, strategy, or operations excellence, ideally in a high-growth or transformation environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Proficiency with performance management tools, data visualization, and dashboarding platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and project management skills; able to influence across HR, operations, and executive functions.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to connect strategic priorities to operational execution.

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how our organization measures success, drives performance, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to build the systems and habits that power sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.