Director, Corporate Strategy (m/w/d)

Job Description

Power Factors develops software that accelerates the global energy transition by empowering all renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make the best decisions. Power Factors fights climate change with code.

Power Factors has incorporated its four flagship solutions Drive, Greenbyte, Unity and BluePoint to build an integrated suite of open and smart apps. These apps are purpose built for asset management, field service optimization, and performance optimization. Leveraging the domain expertise and machine learning-based advanced analytics within these apps, customers can maximize the value of their renewable assets to stay competitive.

Power Factors’ renewable energy software platform is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market with over 280 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets managed worldwide.

Learn more at powerfactors.com.

About the Role

Corporate Strategy is focused on developing high-impact strategies that drive growth and build on our core capabilities. The primary responsibility of this team is to lead the development of the company’s long-term strategic direction, with executive level support. The strategy team partners with Power Factors leadership to prioritize options, determine which opportunities will drive the greatest results for the company, and manage company-wide initiatives. The Corporate Strategy team is also responsible for helping to build and drive our strategic planning process, including regular report out on execution against our plans through QBRs, monthly OKR reviews, and other forums. In addition, the Corporate Strategy team will systematically track market news, competitors, customers, and adjacent companies to help identify relevant trends and growth opportunities.

The Director of Corporate Strategy, working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, will be a key member of the team in designing and leading our strategy process, and in producing high quality analysis and materials that are “board-ready”, gaining important exposure to the most senior leaders of the company. The Director will work closely with colleagues on the Strategy team, as well as key stakeholders from the product management, corporate development, finance, marketing and sales organizations. This work will give the Director direct, meaningful exposure to key leaders in the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the company's long-term strategic direction, and evaluation of the funnel of potential growth initiatives, through research, data, analysis and creation of high quality presentations that inform and inspire
• Coach more junior members of the strategy team to help build a strong knowledge base and high standards within the team
• Work closely with marketing and other teams to ensure we have an in-depth pulse on market, customer and competitive trends
• Create and maintain a robust database of market players, including competitors, investors, and adjacent players
• Structure market research projects, and manage execution of these projects, to help the organization analyze and prioritize initiatives
• Enable the launch of chosen initiatives through cross-functional team collaboration
• Help build, lead and refine the corporate strategy process and materials, working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and key Power Factors leaders
• Build strong working relationships with key finance counter-parts to drive robust financial evaluation of our business, and of new initiatives
• Uphold our performance driven culture that positions the Strategy team as a trusted partner across the organization

Required Experience

• Significant experience at a top management consulting firm, investment banking, or private equity
• Successful track record leading the development of expansion plans in existing and new segments, including market entry options for new businesses, go-to-market strategy for new product offerings, and build-buy-partner assessments
• Strong knowledge of the enterprise software/ SaaS industry and / or the renewables industry
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable in business and technical discussions
• Strong analytical as well as interpersonal skills
• Experience in M&A and / or partnerships
• Self-starter who thrives and can multitask in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Renewables or energy experience is a plus
• MBA preferred

Life @ Power Factors

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

Why Join Us

• A humble cause with a clear purpose – you will help us fight climate change with every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
• Work with passionate experts and top-talents in your field – we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
• Friendly and uplifting atmosphere – we believe kindness and respectfulness is core for our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
• Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
• All the benefits you expect (and more) – besides the basic benefits (adopted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.