Convergent Energy and Power

Procurement

• Manage the EPC and services category procurement, lead commercial negotiations in support of project and organization objectives.
• Work with internal and external counsel to develop and manage equipment supply and vendor agreements to ensure that terms and conditions are in line with market expectations and align with all applicable project agreements.
• Manage RFPs to determine best-fit suppliers for construction services based on company objectives.
• Analyze bids and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, and contractual term criteria. Provide recommendations to senior management on supplier strategy.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, engineering, project management, asset management and business development teams to analyze procurement options and to assist in making equipment supply recommendations that best position Convergent’s pipeline of projects.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct report(s) and follow Convergent’s performance review cycle, setting clear goals, evaluating outcomes, and addressing performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Work with People Operations to handle personnel matters with professionalism, including onboarding, growth, training, hiring, resolving conflicts and making informed recommendations on corrective actions, and staff transitions when necessary.
• Foster a positive team culture that embodies Convergent’s values.
• Facilitate management of contracts post-execution to ensure all obligations are administered and fulfilled on time, on budget, and per project requirements; ensure effective transition and handoff of contract activities to project management team.
• Maintain existing relationships with key equipment suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, emerging technology companies, etc., and endeavor to evaluate, establish, and cultivate new relationships with strategic partners.
• Develop procurement / supply chain initiatives in new markets and areas of operation in line with compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements, including qualifying and auditing suppliers in collaboration with technical and compliance teams.
• Analyze market trends and government/regulatory conditions and assess their impact on future activities to provide strategy recommendations to leadership.
• Attend tradeshows to make new relationships with potential vendors.
• Continue to build and enhance internal and third-party supported estimating capabilities for all solar and storage projects.

Director, Procurement

Director

• This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it!
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time.
• Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.
• The Director, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Strategy role plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and executing a go-to-market strategy for Convergent’s C&I business line. That includes identifying relevant new market opportunities, working as a trusted partner with the sales team to drive our growth, and breaking down barriers to market success both internal and external to the company.
• This is an individual contributor role and therefore does not have any direct reports but will exercise informal mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Strategic Planning and Market Analysis (70%): Understand both corporate strategy and direction for C&I business line as laid out by Head of Strategy; Support growth and success of C&I business by designing and recommending new market opportunities as they become available; Present those recommendations to the Executive Committee and other senior leaders; Ensure Convergent is the leading storage provider to C&I customers; Maintain foundational knowledge and awareness of the market landscape; Assess market trends and competitors; Manage the launch of new products; Develop external collateral and train the sales team.
• Collaboration and Leadership (30%): Work with the C&I Sales team and other relevant departments to remove barriers to deal progression; Provide informal leadership and foster cross-functional collaboration by serving as a trusted partner with the sales team to drive growth and navigate complex organizational structures.

Director, Commercial and Industrial Strategy

• This is a fully remote role for candidates outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it!
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time.
• Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.
• The Senior Director, Land Development oversees Convergent’s solar and storage development activities, leading the land development team by building an efficient and scalable development platform supported by all necessary internal and external resources, providing strategic guidance, establishing development goals and budgets, and continuing to successfully scale and mature the unit in accordance with the broader business goals. This role is the subject matter expert in all aspects of the project development process including due diligence, local AHJ and stakeholder engagement, entitlements, permitting, local tax/PILOT negotiations, title clearing, and interconnection.
• This people management role oversees one unit of 1-3 individual contributors who progress the company’s pre-construction pipeline of solar and battery storage projects from site acquisition through completion of entitlements.
• What You’ll Do
• Operational Oversight and Development (40%)
• Maintain and build a scalable and efficient land development platform, including but not limited to all required employee resources, standard operating procedures, processes/workflows, stable of trusted third-party consultants, software solutions, etc. to ensure timely, efficient, and risk-mitigated projects.
• Manage all aspects of the project land development process and drive projects to their successful completion.
• Continue to develop and implement the land development strategy for the growth objectives of the organization.
• Support the continued development of best practices by documenting your knowledge and experiences into lessons learned and ongoing procedures
• Track and help maintain the C&amp;I, RFP, M&amp;A, and greenfield development pipelines to ensure that projects are developed in a manner that minimizes risk, maximizes Convergent’s returns, and can attract cost-effective, efficient third-party debt and tax equity financing.
• People Management (40%)
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct report(s) and follow Convergent’s performance review cycle, setting clear goals, evaluating outcomes, and addressing performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Work with People Operations to handle personnel matters with professionalism, including onboarding, growth, training, hiring, resolving conflicts and making informed recommendations on corrective actions, and staff transitions when necessary.
• Foster a positive team culture that embodies Convergent’s values.
• Collaboration and Influence (20%)
• Works closely with other teams (Marketing, Business Development, EHS, Asset Management) to ensure consistency, share knowledge, and facilitate project execution and feedback loops.
• Assist leadership in resource planning and management
• Collaborates with Business Development, Pre-Construction, Financial Operations, M&amp;A, Legal, and Engineering subject matter experts to deliver concise analyses, coordinate development activities and decisions, communicate progress and efficiently handoff entitled properties
• Manages and works collaboratively with sales and engineers on a regular basis to help them make decisions, plan, and solve problems.

Senior Director, Land Development

• Lead tax planning initiatives, including developing and executing strategies for tax equity structures while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Direct and oversee tax compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of income tax and other returns for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of acquisitions, transfers, divestments, and other complex transactions.
• Manage all relationships with external tax advisors and other third-party tax service providers.
• Build, maintain and analyze tax workpapers and other supporting schedules and documentation to ensure complete recordkeeping and compliance.
• Develop and document policies and procedures to formalize tax-related processes.
• Direct and coordinate preparation of the company’s annual tax provisions.
• Collaboration and Operational Management (30%)
• Work closely with business leaders of accounting, finance, and legal teams to identify tax planning opportunities and risks.
• Influence decision-making by providing actionable recommendations to improve processes and align tax strategy with organizational goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to review and analyze financial data for tax purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Director, Procurement

Director, Commercial and Industrial Strategy

Senior Director, Land Development

Director, Tax