Chief Executive Officer - Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

Drive the overall vision, strategy, and execution to build and scale a high-impact grid modernization and energy transition initiative.
Establish management operating structures and internal processes to support rapid organizational scaling and long-term sustainability.
Recruit, retain, and mentor a high-performing leadership team within a technically driven, innovation-focused environment.
Direct federal compliance and financial oversight and reporting to satisfy complex federal funding and regulatory requirements.

Partnership Building & Stakeholder Management

Cultivate and manage multi-sector coalitions across academia, electric utilities, government agencies, private industry, and non-profit organizations around a shared regional vision.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Governance Board, advisory councils, and committees, aligning diverse stakeholder interests with organizational priorities.
Build and maintain trusting relationships with regional funders, elected officials, and community leaders to strengthen institutional standing.

Technology Commercialization & Innovation Deployment

Oversee the transition of early-stage grid technology research into scalable, market-ready products and commercial solutions.
Align academic R&D initiatives with utility needs and market demands to accelerate technology adoption across the energy sector.
Establish metrics and reporting structures to measure the impact of commercialization efforts on regional economic development, supply chain growth, and workforce readiness.

Resource Development & External Representation

Act as the chief external spokesperson at regional and national forums, industry conferences, and high-level stakeholder convenings.
Identify and pursue outside investment to continually expand the initiative's programs and regional footprint.

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