About the Organization

We are a U.S.-based clean energy technology and advanced climate solutions enterprise developing next-generation battery storage systems, grid modernization platforms, green hydrogen integration models, carbon capture technologies, and AI-optimized energy management software.

Operating at the forefront of decarbonization, our organization partners with utilities, federal energy programs, Fortune 500 enterprises, and infrastructure investors to accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy systems. With large-scale R&D investments, pilot deployments, and commercialization pipelines across multiple states, innovation is not a function; it is the engine of enterprise growth.

As the regulatory environment evolves and climate technology adoption accelerates, we are seeking a visionary Head of Innovation to lead enterprise-wide innovation architecture, research commercialization strategy, emerging technology incubation, and strategic experimentation frameworks, fully remote within the United States.

This is not an R&D oversight role. This is a long-horizon enterprise innovation mandate.

Job Function

The Head of Innovation will define and execute the organization’s innovation roadmap across advanced energy technologies, digital grid systems, product incubation initiatives, and commercialization pathways.

This executive bridges scientific discovery, engineering development, venture partnerships, and scalable market deployment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define a multi-year innovation strategy aligned with national clean energy objectives

• Lead cross-functional innovation labs and emerging technology initiatives

• Oversee incubation of next-generation battery, hydrogen, and carbon solutions

• Establish structured experimentation and rapid prototyping frameworks

• Drive commercialization readiness from pilot to scaled deployment

• Develop strategic partnerships with universities, national laboratories, and energy agencies

• Manage enterprise innovation portfolio and funding allocation

• Implement governance frameworks for intellectual property protection

• Guide innovation metrics tied to ROI and market impact

• Align product engineering and R&D with long-term strategic objectives

• Present the innovation roadmap and portfolio updates to executive leadership and the Board

• Cultivate a culture of disciplined experimentation and breakthrough thinking

Strategic Support

• Advise the CEO on long-term enterprise positioning in emerging climate technologies

• Support entry into new energy verticals and federal funding programs

• Contribute to M&A evaluations focused on emerging technologies

• Align innovation initiatives with ESG and sustainability commitments

• Guide venture and strategic investment partnerships

• Strengthen institutional credibility as a national innovation leader

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive innovation, R&D, or technology leadership experience

• 8+ years in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, climate tech, or infrastructure sectors

• Proven track record in commercializing breakthrough technologies

• Experience leading cross-functional innovation ecosystems

• Strong understanding of federal and state energy policy frameworks

• Demonstrated success in managing large innovation investment portfolios

• Experience building partnerships with research institutions and venture networks

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or Business preferred

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Visionary thinker with disciplined execution mindset

• Executive presence with strong strategic communication skills

• Entrepreneurial approach balanced with governance discipline

• Data-driven innovation decision-making capability

• Resilience in capital-intensive, long-horizon industries

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to lead distributed innovation teams remotely

• High integrity and long-term strategic focus

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote – United States

• Periodic domestic travel for innovation summits, pilot site visits, and executive sessions (15–25%)

• High-accountability role tied to innovation pipeline performance

• Executive-level reporting visibility

• Collaboration across distributed national R&D and engineering teams

Compensation & Benefits

Total Executive Compensation Package: $310,000 – $400,000 USD

Executive Compensation Includes:

• Competitive base salary within stated range

• Performance-based annual incentive aligned with innovation milestones

• Long-term equity participation and executive incentive plans

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Remote work flexibility and home office support

• Executive leadership coaching and development programs

• Generous PTO and executive leave structure

Why Join Us

• Lead innovation within one of the most strategically important industries in the United States

• Influence the acceleration of clean energy transformation at the national scale

• Partner with executive leadership, shaping the future of climate technology

• Competitive executive compensation aligned with enterprise impact

• Opportunity to build one of the most advanced innovation ecosystems in the clean energy sector