Position Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000 - $190,000 per year, dependent on experience and education

Benefits: 457b plan, and matching; Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through HRA; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Monthly Remote Work Stipend; Supplemental Retirement Plan, and more.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5pm; occasionally work on off hours if required

Work Location: Hybrid; Home and MassCEC locations (Boston Office, WTTC, NBMCT) at least 2 days per week

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join MassCEC as our Chief Operating Officer (COO). MassCEC is at the forefront of driving climatetech and clean energy innovation in Massachusetts, and we are seeking an individual with a proven track record in people and operational leadership with demonstrated experience scaling the systems, structures, and culture of a growing organization for long-term operational and programmatic excellence. The COO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is a key member of the Leadership Team.

The COO advances the MassCEC's mission to establish Massachusetts as the global leader in climatetech through strong leadership and execution, serving as an exemplary model of the organizational culture. The COO is responsible for the organization's daily internal operational management, while creating an environment that supports career growth and promotes inclusion and belonging, in close collaboration with the Leadership Team. The COO serves as a representative for the CEO on all internal operational matters, underlining the significance of their role in achieving the organization’s mission, maintaining cohesion and alignment within the organization. Also, the COO works closely with the Chief of Staff to foster a collaborative environment and timely and effective communication across the organization and the development of organizational goals.

The COO manages critical operational functions essential to a strong underlying infrastructure that supports a dynamic and growing program portfolio and team. This will comprise Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Strategic Asset Management, Production Tracking System (PTS), and Business Analytics functions at MassCEC initially and may include additional areas of responsibility over time. Our HR team, lead by a Director, serves as integral partner in maintaining a strong organizational culture, including driving organization-wide communications, onboarding new employees, training, and development, enhancing our staff's job satisfaction and overall programmatic impact. IT provides critical support infrastructure to our program teams and our finance function, requiring tight coordination and alignment in decision-making with the latter. Strategic Asset Management encompasses coordination of policy and resource requirements for MassCEC's three facilities, ensuring that leadership and staff usage needs of these facilities are delivered with high quality and attention to detail. These facilities include MassCEC’s downtown Boston office, the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, and the Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC) in Charlestown. The PTS function at MassCEC is supported by a team and run by a Senior Director. PTS tracks solar energy generation in Massachusetts, acting as a third-party validator for production credits. Business Analytics is new function run by a dedicated Director that addresses a growing need at MassCEC for meaningful and sophisticated metrics that will allow us to communicate the impact of our organization to multiple audiences working with the Marketing & Communications function and to evaluate program success.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a seasoned professional with a proven track record in managing and building operations and culture, ideally in both public and private sector contexts. They should bring expertise in mission-driven strategic planning and implementation, organizational design and development, program development and management, and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. We are seeking an individual who can seamlessly blend systems thinking with hands-on operational management, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for addressing climate change through challenging and inspiring work, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity with MassCEC.

Job Duties

• Manage the organization’s day-to-day functions and ensure that the organization’s daily and long-term operational needs are efficiently met;
• Demonstrate and model the organizational culture, as a highly visible leader in organization and key member of the Leadership Team;
• Create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive and supports the professional growth of staff members at MassCEC;
• Lead annual goal setting, tracking, and reporting process for the organization based on vision and objectives set by the CEO and board of directors;
• Translate organizational goals into actionable plans in alignment with the organization’s mission and culture;
• Develop and maintain effective organization-wide communication channels through formal and informal mechanisms including e.g., all-staff meetings, email, surveys
• Develop and implement effective and streamlined processes to enhance organizational efficiency and responsiveness;
• Cultivate an environment that encourages and embraces continuous improvement throughout the organization;
• Proactively identify organizational issues and areas of risk for the CEO and facilitate decision-making processes;
• Lead and oversee the Human Resources (HR) and Information Technology (IT) functions, ensuring their alignment with organizational goals;
• Lead the coordination of policy and delivery of common resource needs of MassCEC's Strategic Assets, ensuring seamless operations and optimal functionality;
• Oversee MassCEC’s Production Tracking Function (PTS), ensuring optimal efficiency and customer service excellence;
• Lead Business Analytics function, and efforts to measure and effectively communicate the effectiveness and impact of all programs;
• Prepare and manage operational budgets for all functional areas, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation;

• Generate concise and comprehensive memos, reports, and presentations to communicate key information, updates, or recommendations to the CEO;
• Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by the CEO.

Position Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Ten or more years in an executive management role, preferably a combination of public and private sector experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field;
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred; and
• Previous experience in clean energy, climate, and/or environmental-focused organization preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands on experience managing people, operations, organization administration, organizational development, human resources/DEI, and risk management;
• Strength in organizational planning, project management, and analysis;
• Thrives in dynamic setting with competing demands on attention;
• Skilled in working productively and collaboratively with all levels of management and staff;
• Demonstrated ability to manage, evaluate, and motivate staff;
• Demonstrated skills in mentoring, professional development, and team building;
• Track record of taking big picture ideas and operationalizing them;
• Experience in scaling an organization during a time of growth;
• Always looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies;
• Ability to address and resolve disagreements or disputes in a constructive and positive manner;
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting;
• Superior writing, editing, oral communication and presentation skills; and
• Experience in capital, strategic, financial, and policy planning relating to asset management is preferred but not required.

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

MassCEC is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.

MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.

To apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter through our Online Career Center .

Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability, and perspectives are encouraged to apply.