Program Director - Grid Flexibility

Kraken•Boston, MA

2d•$200,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Kraken is seeking a highly credible Program Director to take end-to-end ownership of a complex, first-of-its-kind US utility flexibility deployment. The program focuses on grid-level needs by consolidating and dispatching supply- and demand-side flexible assets to unlock multiple value streams. The role requires both grid-operational credibility to lead discussions with senior utility stakeholders and hands-on capability to manage program execution and establish the program’s foundational framework. The Program Director will have delivery and commercial matrix accountability, driving the deployment from launch through implementation and long-term value realization. The role spans program execution, external utility relationships, internal cross-functional alignment, and commercial outcomes, including the business case, customer expansion, and revenue linkage. Travel to the client in the Northeast is expected approximately every two weeks for a few days at a time.

Requirements

Senior-level experience at Director, Senior Director, or Head-of level in program, implementation, delivery, or utility-transformation leadership.
Direct, deep experience in grid-modernization programs and a strong understanding of Demand Response, DERs, VPPs, DERMS, AMI, and grid operations.
Proven experience managing regulated US electric-utility stakeholders and navigating utility operational and control-room environments.
Recent end-to-end ownership of a complex grid program, including planning, governance, cross-functional execution, and hands-on project management rather than delegating core project management to a separate PMO.
Demonstrated commercial or solution ownership, P&L exposure, or accountability for value realization.
Must have the right to work in the country of application at the time of application; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Based on the US East Coast, with exposure to Virginia, Mid-Atlantic, or broader East Coast utility ecosystems.
Experience leading grid-side flexibility work addressing specific physical or locational grid constraints rather than bulk-system or generic programs.
Recognized and credible presence in the US utility or flexibility ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Lead the program from launch through implementation and long-term value realization, managing delivery timelines, decision-making, coordination, and execution.
Create necessary program documentation, artifacts, and assets, and bridge functional gaps as they emerge.
Build credibility with a major regulated US electric utility, deepen existing relationships, develop new relationships across the organization, and navigate its operational layers.
Align product, engineering/technology, delivery, and customer-facing teams, and influence product and delivery trade-offs.
Own commercial outcomes, including the business case, value realization, customer expansion, and revenue linkage.