Sparkfund is an energy transition partner built to accelerate the energy transition by transforming the built environment into a productive, resilient, climate-adapted extension of the grid. We do this by partnering with utilities and building owners to provide program management, project implementation, and financing services and capabilities to our partners' customers. Together, we are creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable energy future.
Position SummarySparkfund is hiring an experienced Program Manager to lead governance and manage the day-to-day relationship between Sparkfund and our Enterprise Utility Client. In this strategic and highly visible role, you'll be accountable for driving the success of this critical partnership. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and communication, internal initiative prioritization, cross-functional coordination, proactive risk identification and mitigation, operational setup, ongoing management, and comprehensive reporting.
Initially reporting to the VP of Deployment during the launch phase of our client partnership, this Senior Manager- or Director-level role will transition to a matrixed reporting structure under the VP of Governance & Operations, reflecting its critical importance within Sparkfund's growing organization. This position is ideal for an experienced professional adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments, driving strategic alignment, and directly contributing to business development and organizational growth.
Location and TravelSparkfund is a remote-friendly company with a digital workplace built around emerging hub-offices; however applicants for this role must be based in, or near, Minneapolis, MN. There will be required travel up to 10% of the time, including meetings within the Minneapolis, Denver, and Washington, DC areas as well as meetings in other parts of the continental US to be determined. These meetings may include visits to utility customer offices and project sites as well as scheduled team and company gatherings to collaborate with other members of the team / company, learn the ins and outs of our business, and contribute to our company culture.
Please note that this role may require evening and weekend hours to ensure coverage at stakeholder meetings and events as necessary.
Key ResponsibilitiesFor full-time positions:
Sparkfund is an energy transition partner built to accelerate the energy transition by transforming the built environment into a productive, resilient, climate-adapted extension of the grid. We do this by partnering with utilities and building owners to provide program management, project implementation, and financing services and capabilities to our partners' customers. Together, we are creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable energy future.
Position SummarySparkfund is seeking a Customer Engagement Director, Battery Storage to build and manage relationships with prospective and existing distributed energy resource (DER) customers, including commercial property owners, tenants, neighbors, facility managers, and other critical stakeholders. As part of the Sparkfund deployment team, this role is essential in driving customer participation, developing site pipelines, and ensuring smooth onboarding and long-term satisfaction across Sparkfund's programs.
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on relationship-building, has experience in customer success or business development in energy markets, and can think strategically while executing tactically. Your work will be instrumental in delivering trusted, reliable, and impactful partnerships that expand the reach and success of Sparkfund's programs, from first-of-a-kind deployments to scaling up the approach across North America.
This role will be instrumental in positioning Sparkfund as a leader in customer-centric solutions within the energy transition sector. This role offers a unique opportunity for those who thrive on leading and delivering commercial growth, innovating on products and services, solving dynamic problems, embracing challenges, and are personally and professionally passionate about building and leading high-performing teams.
LocationSparkfund is a remote-friendly company with a digital workplace built around emerging hub-offices; however applicants for this role must be based in, or near, Minneapolis, MN. There will be required in-person meetings and travel up to 33% of the time, including meetings within the Minneapolis, Denver, and Washington, DC areas as well as meetings in other parts of the continental US to be determined. These meetings will include visits to utility customer offices and project sites as well as scheduled team and company gatherings to collaborate with other members of the team / company, learn the ins and outs of our business, and contribute to our company culture.
Please note that this role may require evening and weekend hours to ensure coverage at stakeholder meetings and events as necessary.
Key ResponsibilitiesFor full-time positions:
