Portfolio Director-Technical Services

Summary

The Portfolio Director – Technical Services is responsible for driving business cases to support research and development investment in new products and services. This role also provides subject matter expertise to support sales and business development across all technical services and products. The Director plays a critical role in advancing market leadership through innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain deep expertise in electric and communication utility engineering and joint use activities, both personally and within the team.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all product and service lines.

- Lead the enhancement of existing offerings and the development of new solutions by conducting research, testing, documentation, and business case preparation.

- Collaborate with Product Managers and internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Software Development, etc.) to define and implement new functionalities that enhance competitive advantage.

- Drive ideation processes to generate product and service innovations aligned with corporate goals and growth strategies.

- Conduct market analysis and develop business plans to validate new opportunities, support investment decisions, and guide strategic direction.

- Oversee the creation and communication of technical specifications for both new and existing products and services.

- Partner with Business Development, Solutions Consulting, and Operations to ensure effective implementation and integration of offerings.

- Develop and execute training and rollout plans in conjunction with internal training teams.

- Support sales teams by acting as a product and service expert in customer engagement efforts.

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships that support product success.

- Represent the company in national technical societies and standards organizations; participate in trade groups and speak at industry events to promote the company’s strategies and thought leadership.

- Contribute to additional projects and initiatives to help achieve the company’s financial goals.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.

- 10+ years of experience in product development and/or sales/marketing preferred.

- Experience in the electric and/or telecommunications utility industries is a plus.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to customers and executives.

- Proven ability to collaborate across departments including Business Development, Operations, Contracts, Software Development, and Executive Leadership.

- Self-motivated, dependable, and aligned with the company’s core values.

- Willingness to travel as needed and work flexible hours to meet business objectives.

- Commitment to company policies and a professional code of conduct.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V