Director, Renewable Energy Business Operations

The Director at South Jersey Industries leads cost management, contract administration, and operational performance reporting to support renewable energy ventures. The role involves driving cost discipline, ensuring effective contract governance, and providing key performance metrics to support strategic objectives.

Location: New Jersey, USA

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of cost management frameworks to ensure operational spending aligns with approved budgets and organizational financial targets
• Oversee contract management processes, including review, negation support, compliance monitoring, and administration of commercial agreements to mitigate financial and contractual risk
• Establish and maintain cost tracking and forecasting systems to monitor operational expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial efficiency
• Direct the preparation of and delivery of accurate and timely operational performance reports, including short-term incentive metrics, ensuring alignment with corporate performance measurement frameworks
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and SJI REV operational leadership to ensure consistent contract governance, cost control practices, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyze operational and financial data to provide strategic insights and recommendations that support executive decision-making and business performance improvement
• Monitor contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, pricing structures, and change orders, ensuring contractual obligations are met by internal teams and external partners
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of cost and performance reporting
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by providing operational cost analysis and performance trend insights
• Ensure alignment between operational performance outcomes and incentive programs by validating data used for short-term incentive calculations and maintaining transparent reporting processes
• Lead and manage junior team members

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of contract management practices, including contract review, compliance monitoring, change management, and vendor performance oversight
• Demonstrated experience overseeing cost control, budget management, and financial performance analysis within a complex operational environment

Benefits

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.