Associate Director - Consulting

Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a privately-held company, is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.

Customized Energy Solutions Ltd. has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

We started our India operations as Customized Energy Solutions India Pvt. Ltd in 2010 with offerings in the fields like Energy Trading, Renewable Energy Consultations, Emerging Technology leadership, serving C&I Consumers, etc. CES is uniquely placed in the market through its expertise drawn from US markets, Emerging Technology and experience in the Indian electricity markets. CESIPL is the trading licensee as approved by Hon’ble Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. CESIPL is registered on the Exchange platform to facilitate trading requirements of its clients in Physical and REC segments. 

Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients. We look for individuals interested in growing with our company, and working in an exciting, open and collegial work environment. Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S. states, Canada, Japan and India.

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CES provides strategic consulting in cutting-edge domains including Stationary Storage, eMobility, Hydrogen and Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Our primary markets are North America and India, with selected projects in South Africa, Australia, APAC, and MENA.

The Associate Director – Consulting will lead the consulting team responsible for delivering consulting services, shaping business strategies, and strengthening CES’s offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:  

• Lead and expand the India-based consulting team 

• Design and execute business strategies for consulting growth 

• Manage business development and sales process.   

• Coordinate with international teams on cross-border projects 

Consulting Business Development 

• Develop business opportunities with existing and new clients by responding to inquiries and providing market insights.  

• Establish as the industry thought leader by interacting with key decision makers and presenting at industry events and conferences. 

• Lead consulting assignments on lithium battery manufacturing and its supply chain, and other advanced chemistry batteries. 

• Drive the development of effective marketing materials. 

Consulting focus 

• Battery Supply Chain: Lead CES activities to support clients in battery supply chain assignments , in India and international markets 

• eMobility, Hydrogen: Lead the team of analysts and subject matter experts in consulting projects on topics. 

• Strategy Consulting for Energy Storage: Provide business planning and go-to-market strategy for the clients looking to enter energy storage space.\\\\\ 

• Lead International Consulting projects: Lead the team in responding to consulting RFPs by international agencies such as the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, USAID, USTDA and other similar agencies.     

Project Execution 

• Manage the execution of written and technical work for consulting projects involving emerging technologies including energy storage, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), electric vehicles, and green hydrogen. Guide junior staff on executing the project work.  

• Utilize and contribute to CES’s suite of financial models for consulting assignments.  Advise on model enhancements based on client requirements. 

• Develop high-quality presentation and communication material, including client presentations, reports and materials that facilitate discussions. Explain technical concepts associated with the project work to non-technical audiences.  

• Minimum 10 years power industry experience required 

• Proven success in consulting business development 

• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams 

• Expertise in battery material and supply chain, energy storage concepts including grid-connected storage, behind-the-meter storage, lithium battery value chain. 

• Strong Understanding of regulations and policies related to energy storage, eMobility or hydrogen is preferred 

• Knowledge of green hydrogen market and applications is a plus 

• Strong writing skills required  

• Strong analytical/quantitative skills required  

• Exceptional written communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality reports, strategy documents, and presentations under tight deadlines. 

• Effective verbal communicator, with experience in client interactions, stakeholder engagements, and public speaking at industry forums 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively required. Ability to work remotely with the team required. 

• A relevant bachelor’s degree is required (Engineering, Energy, etc) 

• A master’s degree or equivalent industry training is strongly preferred 

Location 

• India 

Travel 

• Periodic travel to attend public forums, conferences and/or company quarterly meetings 

Salary commensurate with experience and performance. First rate benefits package.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.