VP of Strategy & Growth
About the role
Black Bear Energy, a Legence Company, is seeking a highly motivated Vice President of Strategy & Growth to support our strategy, growth, and analytics function. This role is responsible for driving market expansion into the MUSH and Corporate markets, building out strategic partnerships, and leading the analysis team at Black Bear.
Responsibilities
Market Expansion & Go-To-Market Strategy: Lead entry into new target markets, with a primary focus on MUSH (Municipal, University, School, Hospital) sector and Corporates. Develop and execute go-to-market strategies leveraging Legence sister companies’ existing relationships and expertise as well as other lead generation partnerships, in close coordination with the business development team.
Utility & Programmatic Growth Initiatives: Originate and structure direct programs with utilities or partners pursuing direct utility and hyperscaler-led programs, taking advantage of Black Bear’s incredible scale and ability to transact with multiple host sites.
Leadership & Resource Management: Lead and manage the analyst team responsible for Black Bear’s core analytical platforms, including: Value of solar analyses (including use and refinement of bill reader tools), Financial models supporting client transactions, Building out predictive economics modeling tool. Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, scalable, and continuously improving. Identify and drive new product opportunities that monetize Black Bear’s data, insights, and platform capabilities. Translate analytical insights into actionable growth strategies and differentiated client offerings.
Desired Skills, Experience And Compensation
Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: 10–15+ years of experience in clean energy, strategy, business development, or related fields. Demonstrated experience in U.S. energy markets, renewable energy (solar, storage), and distributed energy resources. Experience managing analytics, financial modeling, or data-driven strategy functions. Experience working with utilities, MUSH sector clients, corporates, or data centers preferred.
Skills: Strong understanding of financial modeling, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Ability to connect analytics, product development, and revenue generation strategies. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, execution-oriented approach.
Bonus Information
Compensation: Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (depending on experience). This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other MEP systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program.
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Additional Notes
This role includes collaboration with internal and sister company teams as well as external partners and requires travel as necessary, on average 2-4 nights away per month.
Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business growth and strategic objectives.
About Legence
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.