What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Operations position at Equilibrium Energy?
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and exceptional execution skills. In addition, we are looking for a candidate who has deep domain expertise in energy and power markets who can understand both the big picture and critical details necessary to help Equilibrium Energy transform the energy market.
What you will do
As the Director of Business Operations at Equilibrium Energy, you will be a key strategic leader, driving strategic operations, operational excellence and scaling our business functions during a period of rapid growth. Reporting directly to the COO (dotted line to the CEO), you will oversee cross-functional initiatives, develop and implement strategic business processes, and ensure organizational alignment to achieve our ambitious goals. An ideal pathway for this candidate would be to complete a tour as the Director of Business Operations (roughly 2 years), then take over a key function for one of our business units.
- Partner with the executive leadership team to define company strategy, translate vision into concrete operational plans, and drive execution across teams
- Lead high-impact initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment and removing barriers to execution
- Help develop and track company-wide KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement solutions to drive continuous improvement
- Assist leadership in preparing materials and data for board meetings, investor updates, and fundraising activities
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable business processes and systems to support our growth trajectory and operational efficiency
The minimum qualifications you’ll need
- 8 years of professional experience, with 3-5 years in a senior operations or strategy role.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
- Management consulting experience at a top-tier firm
- Deep domain expertise in energy and power markets (experience at competitive power companies and independent power producers).
- Systems thinker who can see both the big picture and critical details.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity.
- Bias toward action and results-oriented approach; resilient in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project management and execution skills
- Superior communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proven leadership capabilities and ability to influence without direct authority
Nice to have additional qualifications and skills
- MBA
- Proven track record scaling operations at a high-growth technology company.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and business intelligence tools
