Strategy and Corporate Development Director (Remote, US), Renew Home, US

Who We Are

Renew Home is on a mission to change how we power the world by making it easier for customers to save energy and money at home as part of the largest residential virtual power plant in North America.

We partner with industry-leading brands to better manage residential energy for users by prioritizing efficiency, savings, and comfort — and cleaner energy for everyone.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer striving to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone feels that they have a voice that is heard.

We strongly encourage candidates to check out our website at www.renewhome.com  to learn more about the world-changing work we are doing.

Role Summary

As the Director of Strategy, you will be a key leader responsible for Renew Home's corporate strategy and strategic planning processes. You will lead the evaluation and execution of new growth opportunities; diligence partnership/BD and M&A prospects; and direct high-priority initiatives that influence the company’s growth and success in the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) sector.

This role requires the ability to design and implement complex, interdependent initiatives and to provide solutions for complex business issues. You will be an in-house expert, leading strategic decisions that impact multiple teams. Success in this position involves extensive cross-functional collaboration to enhance strategic decision-making and execution across the organization. The ideal candidate will leverage a proven track record in a strategic leadership capacity to translate complex challenges into novel solutions, driven into implementation with your partnerships built internally and externally.

What You Will Do

Strategic Planning & Management

• Lead and refine the corporate strategic planning process, ensuring organizational alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Structure and analyze complex business problems, synthesizing diverse datasets to generate actionable insights and drive strategic decisions.
• Develop and implement strategic frameworks to evaluate new ventures and guide high-priority corporate initiatives.
• Help quantify the value of our products and services, and help develop pricing strategies aligned with our business goals and market realities.

Corporate Development

• Collaborate with product, sales, and finance teams to research market trends, competitive dynamics and identify risks and opportunities. 
• Assist with investment cases & market scans, from thesis development and target identification through due diligence, execution, and post-merger integration planning.
• Develop and present comprehensive business plans and propose investment recommendations to the executive team and Board of Directors.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with functional leaders (e.g., Product, MarketOps, Finance), providing strategic guidance and analytical support for high-priority initiatives.
• Direct special projects and high-priority initiatives as mandated by the executive team to address emerging business needs.
• Act as a lead contributor on company-wide presentations and communicate effectively with different levels of management and external partners.
• Actively mentor junior and senior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.