Vice President, Corporate
8 days ago
Austin
Job DescriptionSalary: Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of battery energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRocks Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of nearly 1,400 MW / 2,800 MWh in operations or under construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 12,000 MW in active development. We are seeking a Vice President, Corporate to join our Corporate Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the IT, Human Resources, and Corporate Operations functions, managing and developing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. The position is responsible for setting departmental goals, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning all functional activities with corporate strategy and the Chief Legal Officers directives. The role drives cross-functional collaboration, supports company-wide decision-making, and oversees key initiatives including talent management, technology strategy, office operations, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings experience in high-growth, private equitybacked environments and a strong ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. This role will be based out of our Austin, TX office and is subject to our Companys return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Department Oversight • Provide direct leadership and supervisionincluding managing direct reportsin each oftheIT, HR, and Corporate Operationsdepartments., • Mentor and developthesedepartments., • Set departmental goals, track performance, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy., • Develophigh performingteams through coaching, professional development, and clear expectations., • Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for each department as required or needed., • This position follows the directives, strategic priorities, and operational guidance issued by the Chief Legal Officer and ensures all functional decisions across HR, IT, and Corporate Operations align with the CLOs expectations, risk framework, andenterprise-widegovernance standards. Human Resources (HR) • OverseeallHR operations, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management,annual performance reviews, promotions,compensation, administrating annual bonus program,headcount planning, benchmarkingpayroll, benefitsprograms (administration and renewals), policies, systems and employee relationsincluding hiring and separations., • Supervise and mentor the HR department., • Ensure employment policiesand practicesare compliant with legal requirements and reflect best practices., • Serve as consultant toleadership to develop organizational culture, engagement, and retention strategies. Information Technology (IT) • OverseeIT strategy and daily operations, including systems management, cybersecurity, data governance, and support services., • Approve and prioritize technology investments that improve efficiency, security, and scalability., • Supervise and mentor the IT department. Corporate Operations • Overseethe Companys offices and office administration activities, compliance processes, andother relatedsupport., • Oversee Company and department event planning., • Supervise and mentor the Corporate Operations department. Strategic Planning &Cross FunctionalAlignment • Drive cross-department initiatives that improve coordination, communication, and workflow., • Consult with seniorleaders to support company-widedecision-making. Budgeting & Resource Management • Develop andmonitordepartment budgets for HR, IT, and Corporate Operations., • Allocate resources effectively to support company priorities and operational needs., • Assistand support the General Counsel in managing legal relatedmattersas necessary. Performance Expectations • Significant travel as neededbetween Austin/Houston/Chicago,occasional travelto project sites., • Work in office setting exampleregardingCompanysreturn to officepolicy., • Performresponsibilitieswith themanager mindsetensuring workfurtherstheCompany's goalswhile protectingCompany., • Engage inprofessional andcollaborativedialogue., • Delegate tasks appropriately., • Be mindful of keeping personalobjectivesseparate from professional decisionsandprovideobjective recommendations., • Involve multiple stakeholders in the decision-making process to get a well-rounded view and avoid biases., • Serve as a leader and role model for the Company., • Ensure all confidential personnel information is properlymaintainedand utilized.Ensure confidential information is shared with those who need to know it for their job., • Plan accordingly and seek input on workstreams allowing the applicable stakeholder sufficient time toreviewwith the understanding the stakeholderhasnumerouspriorities to manage., • Performjob functions with a solution-oriented mindsetpresenting potential resolutions when challenges arise. Requirements • Preferred 8yearsofsimilar priorexperience,required[5] yearsin a multi-disciplinary role., • Preferred graduate degree;requiredcollege degree in related field., • Required experience with private equity-backed, high growth, and strongculturecompanies. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.