Director of Software Solutions (Hybrid: Chicago, IL)

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
145K-170K
Expert/Leader
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead software development for Distributed Energy Resources, manage a team, oversee project execution, and ensure alignment with business goals.
Summary Generated by Built In

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

Energy Solutions is hiring a Director of Information Systems to lead software development for our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will oversee software strategy, planning, and execution to support clean energy programs for major North American utilities.

We don’t sell software—but we build powerful, reusable tools to deliver energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You will lead a collaborative team, manage product development processes, and align software delivery with business goals.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong, mission-driven leader to make real climate impact through innovative software.

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team.


 Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Management and successful delivery of a suite of software solutions and enterprise applications
  • Create and prioritize strategic roadmaps and develop operational plans to ensure project execution aligns with scope, schedule and budget
  • Provide technical guidance to ensure design requirements meet usability, accessibility, scalability and reliability requirements
  • Project management skills which include adherence and communication of timelines, status, and critical issues
  • Build, cultivate and grow an experienced team of problem-solvers, designers and collaborators
  • Collaborate with clients and users to collect and translate requirements into well designed solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and translate requirements into well designed solutions
  • Oversee day-to-day management, and successful delivery of a portfolio of software products and enterprise applications
  • Provide guidance to ensure business strategy, business goals, and business requirements are met when development software solutions
  • Ensure data security requirements and compliance initiatives are layered into all software projects
  • Continually assess and improve existing processes and develop new methods to scale as the company grows
  • Work with Operations team to validate project plans, resource capacity allocation and forecasting

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of practical experience in delivering software solutions
  • A minimum of 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role
  • Ability to analyze and define business requirements and translate into technical solutions.
  • Proven experience managing multiple teams and projects simultaneously 
  • Strong prioritization and project management skills, including timely communication of timelines, status, and critical issues 
  • Working knowledge of Agile frameworks Scrum or Kanban management, experience with JIRA or similar ticket management software
  • Experience in software demonstrations for internal stakeholders and external clients 
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance several on-going projects simultaneously
  • Collaborative nature and ability to work as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm for supporting our company’s mission 

The salary range for this role is $145,000 to $170,000/annually, with a target compensation of $145,000 to $161,500 based on experience and qualifications. 

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations 

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
633 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Our mission is simple -- to combat climate change through market-based, cost-effective energy, carbon, and water management solutions that make big impacts. For over 25 years we’ve been pioneering end-to-end, market-driven solutions that deliver reliable, large-scale and cost-effective energy savings and carbon reduction to our utility, government, and private sector clients across North America.

We are a mission-led, employee-owned clean energy and carbon reduction implementation firm whose team of smart, passionate people are committed to excellence and building long-lasting, trusted relationships with our clients

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