Program Director - Radiance

Role Summary

The Radiance/Solar Lighting Program Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Dalkia SIS’s Radiance and Solar Lighting Program, with a focus on deploying sustainable, off-grid, and renewable lighting solutions for municipalities, commercial clients, and infrastructure projects. This role is critical to the successful execution, delivery, and expansion of the Radiance Program, ensuring projects meet technical specifications, contractual obligations, environmental standards, and customer satisfaction goals.

The Director will oversee the planning, design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of solar lighting systems, while also guiding program strategy, team development, and innovation initiatives. This position reports directly to the VP of Operations and works in close collaboration with engineering, procurement, field services, and external partners.

• Program Leadership & Strategy Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Radiance/Solar Lighting Program across all stages of project lifecycle—scoping, design, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
• Program Leadership & Strategy (cont.) Define and refine program goals, performance indicators, service models, and growth opportunities in alignment with Dalkia SIS's clean energy and smart infrastructure mission.
• Program Leadership & Strategy (cont.) Lead strategic planning for market expansion and development of new solar lighting offerings.

• Project Execution & Operations Oversee the implementation of solar lighting systems in diverse environments (urban, rural, infrastructure corridors).
• Project Execution & Operations (cont.) Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with local and federal regulations, environmental requirements, and customer expectations.
• Project Execution & Operations (cont.) Coordinate closely with internal engineering, permitting, installation, and support services teams to optimize field execution.

• Customer & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary program-level liaison for municipal clients, community stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management (cont.) Manage customer relationships, conduct progress briefings, address escalations, and ensure high levels of satisfaction and trust.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management (cont.) Promote program visibility through presentations, demonstrations, and industry engagement.

• Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team including project managers, engineers, field supervisors, and technical specialists.
• Team Leadership & Development (cont.) Set clear goals, measure performance, provide feedback, and foster a collaborative and innovative culture focused on safety and results.
• Team Leadership & Development (cont.) Support professional development, training, and succession planning within the program team.

• Environmental, Safety & Compliance Oversight Ensure all Radiance/Solar Lighting projects meet applicable environmental compliance standards and permitting requirements, particularly for land use, endangered species, and energy regulations.
• Environmental, Safety & Compliance Oversight (cont.) Champion workplace safety and environmental stewardship in alignment with OSHA and internal safety protocols.
• Environmental, Safety & Compliance Oversight (cont.) Work with environmental consultants and permitting agencies to secure necessary approvals and mitigate risks.

• Budgeting, Reporting & Risk Management Manage program budgets, project-level financial tracking, and vendor/subcontractor coordination.
• Budgeting, Reporting & Risk Management (cont.) Identify and mitigate program and project risks through proactive planning and issue resolution.
• Budgeting, Reporting & Risk Management (cont.) Generate reports, dashboards, and executive summaries detailing program performance, metrics, and milestones.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote adoption of emerging technologies in solar lighting, battery storage, and energy-efficient controls.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement (cont.) Continuously evaluate program delivery…