Director of Business Operations

Summary

Join Equilibrium Energy, a Series B clean energy startup, as the Director of Business Operations. You will be a key strategic leader, driving strategic operations and scaling business functions during rapid growth. Reporting to the COO (dotted line to the CEO), you will oversee cross-functional initiatives, develop strategic business processes, and ensure organizational alignment. This role offers a potential path to leading a key business unit after approximately two years. The ideal candidate possesses strategic thinking, analytical skills, and deep domain expertise in energy and power markets. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible, remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Proven track record scaling operations at a high-growth technology company
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and business intelligence tools

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k package
• Opportunity to own a significant piece of the company via a meaningful equity grant
• Unlimited vacation and flexible work schedule
• Ability to work remotely from anywhere in the United States, Canada & Europe, or join one of our regional hubs in Boston, SF Bay Area, or London
• Accelerated professional growth and development opportunities through direct collaboration and mentorship from leading industry expert colleagues across energy and tech