Director, VPP Operations (Remote, US)

Who We Are

Renew Home is on a mission to change how we power the world by making it easier for customers to save energy and money at home as part of the largest residential virtual power plant in North America.

We partner with industry-leading brands to better manage residential energy for users by prioritizing efficiency, savings, and comfort — and cleaner energy for everyone.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer striving to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone feels that they have a voice that is heard.

We strongly encourage candidates to check out our website at www.renewhome.com   to learn more about the world-changing work we are doing.

Role Summary

The Director, VPP Operations will own Renew Home's VPP operations, spanning Markets and Utilities. You will be responsible for translating complex regulatory and market requirements into error-free operational workflows, ensuring the day-to-day fulfillment of our energy market contracts portfolio.

As the Director, VPP Operations, you will be a proactive, detail-oriented leader. You and your team will drive operational excellence from strategy to execution. You'll not only manage existing processes but also be empowered to implement and improve them to ensure our VPP meets its ambitious goals. As a critical link to internal teams like Policy, Product, Engineering, and Legal, you will establish and refine operational processes that ensure we meet our contractual and regulatory commitments.

What You Will Do

• Own Operational Strategy & Excellence : You'll design, implement, and continuously improve operational strategies and tools to ensure error-free execution that meets both regulatory and business goals.
• Manage VPP Operations : Oversee the day-to-day operational tasks required to run our VPPs across the California and New York electric markets, including contract fulfillment, compliance submissions and reporting, market bidding and event planning, and alignment with future product development. You will help prepare us for expansion into new markets, as required by the business.
• Cross-team Leadership : You will be the key operational point of contact for multiple teams, including Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, and Policy. You will proactively communicate operational updates and advocate for the needs of our VPP.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance : Act as a key owner that collaborates with the Policy Managers to ensure compliance with regulatory rules and market rules. Be able to translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable internal workflows, processes, and deliverables to meet or exceed requirements. When there are regulatory updates and decisions, you will lead the charge in translating regulatory requirements into clear, actionable internal workflows and adapting downstream operational processes. Participate in cross functional team regulatory submissions as the operational subject matter expert.
• Project Management : You will be responsible for a wide range of operational projects, from scoping and managing timelines to ensuring all stakeholders are aligned. Your role will include breaking down complex tasks into manageable deliverables and communicating progress effectively to the team.
• Data Analysis & Reporting : Utilize Excel and data tools like Sisense to generate insights and track Market VPP performance.
• Manage External Engagement : Serve as a primary point of contact for external parties, including regulatory agencies and contract counterparties. You will also ensure a complete and coordinated view of all external relationships to guarantee contract compliance and deliver on data requests.

Requirements

Benefits

What You'll Get

Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Individuals seeking employment at Renew Home are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identification, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.