Vice President, Energy

 

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,100 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. 

Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims at creating solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

This Opportunity:

The Vice President, Energy will serve as a senior organizational leader, responsible for defining and driving Palladium’s energy sector strategy across global markets with a particular focus on the Americas business. This role will build, lead and advise high-performing teams and oversee the design and implementation of impactful energy projects in emerging economies. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen and a proven ability to lead complex, cross-sectoral engagements.

Location and Compensation:

The position is based in Palladium’s Arlington, VA office.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $160,000 to $225,000, and successful candidates may also be eligible for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For part-time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium’s business or organizational needs.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your interest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with you.

Reporting Lines:

This position will report to the Global Chief Operating OfficerThis position will oversee the practice as a whole and directly supervise staff as the practice grows

Primary Roles and Responsibilities: 

Strategic Direction

Develop and execute a strategic vision and plan for building out the energy practice, aligned with global energy sector trends and emerging opportunitiesIdentify and respond to evolving client needs, ensuring Palladium remains at the forefront of global innovation in energy solutionsSupport the GISI Consulting Group Energy Task Force, which harnesses the broader energy sector capabilities of the GISI family of companies

Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

Cultivate and maintain relationships with government agencies, multilateral organizations, development finance institutions, and private sector actorsEstablish partnerships and develop strategic alliances with energy companies, utilities, technology providers, and others to leverage co-investment opportunities

Business Development

Lead Palladium’s energy business development efforts, including proposal writing, client engagement, and sustainable revenue growthPrepare business development proposals, concept notes, presentations and reports to existing and potential clients

  Team Leadership and Development

Provide critical input for planning the existing and future technical and staff resources to ensure sustainability of operationsDrive talent acquisition, professional development, and retention of top-tier energy professionalsLead and provide strategic direction to technical and operational teams working on energy programs

 Essential Criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, policy, or other related fields. An advanced degree is preferredAt least 10 years of progressively senior experience designing, managing, and scaling energy sector projectsAt least 5 years leading business proposal capture and writing, with proven success in winning large, complex contracts in the energy sectorProven experience in formulating and delivering growth strategies, leveraging partnerships and teamsKnowledge of energy sector trends and opportunities in emerging economiesExperience working with a diverse set of clients (e.g., public, private, international organizations)Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse culturesStrong written and oral communication skills in English

Desirable Criteria:

Fluency in at least one relevant language other than English (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic) is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.