Director of California Programs

Cascade Energy • Portland, OR, USA • 2w ago

About This Opportunity

Join Cascade Energy as our Director of California Programs and lead the strategy, operations, and growth of programs that make a tangible difference for people and planet. You’ll shape a high‑performing, mission‑driven team, deepen relationships with customers, and convert policy insight into practical solutions that save energy and reduce emissions. If you’re passionate about building teams, architecting systems, and turning complex opportunities into measurable results – this role gives you the scope, autonomy, and support to do the best work of your career.

What You’ll Do

Lead and develop cross‑functional teams – creating clarity, accountability, and a culture of trust, learning, and recognition.
Ensure high‑quality, on‑time, profitable delivery of energy‑related services – from strategic account planning day‑to‑day execution.
Build strong client partnerships – aligning solutions to needs and expanding opportunities across California and adjacent markets.
Translate California energy policy and market changes into actionable strategies for our Customer Engagement team.
Manage budgets, margins, and performance metrics – keeping projects on track and teams supported.
Collaborate with fellow Directors – improving systems, standardizing processes, and scaling what works.
Work with a diverse, motivated, and fun group of people – celebrating wins, supporting one another, and finding joy in meaningful work.

What We Value

People first – we coach, include, and celebrate; psychological safety and growth matter.
Planet always – practical solutions that reduce energy use and emissions.
Integrity and excellence – clear communication, reliable delivery, and continuous improvement.
Curiosity and impact – data‑informed decisions, smart risk‑taking, and learning as a team.
Partnership and accountability – we show up for customers and colleagues, keep our promises, and own our results.

If you thrive on helping teams shine, connecting the dots between big ideas and practical action – we’d love to talk.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred, but not required
10+ years of experience in business operations, program or business development, or selling complex energy-efficiency or technical services – ideally within industrial or utility environments
Demonstrated experience in project management, management coaching, and energy consulting
Experience fostering a positive team culture, promoting engagement, morale, collaboration and alignment with organizational values.

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

Experience serving as a culture ambassador, reinforcing behaviors, communication norms, and leadership practices that support a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing team
Project Management experience – preferably in energy efficiency, industrial services, or a related technical field.

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position that can be remote and located in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone. Central Time may be considered for the right candidate. Travel for this role is expected to be about 25%. The salary, as a national average is $137,500 (min) - $171,900 (mid) - $206,300 (max). At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the full salary range for every role because we value clarity and equity. Our offers are thoughtfully determined based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, to ensure fairness. We aim to ensure consistency and integrity in every decision.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security. We provide health, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution. Cascade is proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual cash performance bonuses, paid vacation and sick time, and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy. To further support wellbeing, we provide a $500 contribution that can be applied to an HAS, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

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