Director - Power Systems and Grid Transformation

ph3Overview /h3 pbCompany Description: /b Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability. /p h3Role /h3 pbRole title: /b Director, Power Systems Grid Transformation /p pbLocation: /b Amsterdam (preferred), or London /p pbReports to: /b Eveline Speelman, Global Energy Platform Lead /p pbRole type: /b Full-time /p pbRole Overview /b /p pSystemiq is seeking a Director with deep expertise in power system transformation, with a particular focus on grids, system planning, flexibility, market design, utility transformation, and the integration of renewables at scale. This role will help clients address key bottlenecks in the energy transition: grid constraints, connection queues, system adequacy, flexibility markets, transmission and distribution investment, regulatory reform, and the changing role of utilities and system operators. This is not a generalist energy transition role. We are looking for a senior strategy leader who understands how power systems actually work technically, commercially, and institutionally, and who can help clients unlock the grid, market, and system integration challenges now slowing the transition. /p pbWhat you will do /b /p ul liLead work on power system transformation, including grid constraints, transmission and distribution investment, system planning, flexibility, renewables integration, and utility transformation. /li liAdvise clients on the strategic, regulatory, commercial, and institutional choices needed to accelerate power system decarbonisation. /li liTranslate technical power system challenges into clear strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers. /li liIdentify the practical barriers slowing power system transformation and shape interventions to overcome them. /li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul libPower Systems Grid Transformation /b ul liLead work on power system transformation, including grid constraints, transmission and distribution investment, system planning, flexibility, renewables integration, and utility transformation. /li /ul /li libStrategic Advisory /b ul liLead high-impact strategy engagements with corporates, governments, investors, utilities, system operators, and other energy system actors. /li liStructure and solve complex, ambiguous problems and translate them into actionable recommendations. /li liAdvise senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders and policymakers, on transition pathways, investment priorities, and market-shaping decisions. /li /ul /li libSystems Change Platform Leadership /b ul liShape and drive system-level interventions beyond individual projects, including coalitions, market-shaping initiatives, and public-private collaboration. /li liIdentify structural bottlenecks across policy, infrastructure, regulation, market design, and capital allocation. /li liWork across sectors and stakeholders to unlock system-wide impact beyond project-level outcomes. /li liContribute to Systemiq's broader Energy platform strategy and thought leadership. /li /ul /li libOrigination Growth /b ul liIdentify, shape, and win new work across power systems, grids, utilities, flexibility, and energy transition topics. /li liBuild trusted relationships with senior clients, partners, and external stakeholders. /li liContribute to scaling Systemiq's Energy platform globally. /li /ul /li libTeam Leadership /b ul liLead and mentor high-performing teams. /li liCoach and develop team members, building capability in power systems, analytical problem solving, and systems-level thinking. /li liContribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven culture. /li /ul /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 pWe are looking for a high-calibre, strategy-led leader with deep power systems expertise and the ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, policy, regulation, infrastructure, and real-economy delivery. /p h3Essential Experience /h3 ul liDeep experience in power systems, ideally including transmission and distribution grids, system operation, power market design, flexibility, renewables integration, storage, demand response, or utility strategy /li liAround 10 to 15+ years' experience in strategy consulting or energy advisory /li liExperience working with or advising utilities, TSOs, DSOs, regulators, energy ministries, market operators, developers, infrastructure investors, or major energy users /li liStrong understanding of how grid constraints, interconnection, flexibility, storage, demand response, market reform, and regulation affect decarbonisation pathways /li liAbility to translate technical power system issues into strategic choices for senior decision-makers /li liProven track record leading strategy engagements, complex programmes, and senior client relationships /li liDemonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, policymakers, regulators, and investors /li liExperience combining advisory work with real-world implementation is strongly valued /li /ul h3Core Capabilities /h3 ul liExceptional problem structuring and analytical rigour /li liStrong commercial judgement and experience in origination and growth /li liAbility to move between high-level strategy and practical implementation /li liStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills /li liSystems thinker focused on practical, scalable, real-world outcomes /li liAbility to lead complex work across multiple stakeholders, sectors, and geographies /li /ul h3Desirable Experience /h3 ul liExperience in international energy systems, infrastructure investment, large-scale transition programmes, or power market reform /li liExperience with digital, AI, or advanced analytical tools that improve insight generation, modelling, or delivery efficiency /li liExperience building new areas of work, propositions, or client relationships /li /ul h3Mindset /h3 ul liEntrepreneurial and opportunity-driven /li liComfortable with ambiguity and building new areas of work /li liCollaborative, low ego, and mission-driven /li liPragmatic, intellectually rigorous, and focused on real-world impact /li /ul h3Why This Role Matters /h3 pPower systems are now one of the central constraints in the energy transition. Renewables, electrification, storage, flexibility, industrial decarbonisation, and clean technology deployment all depend on power systems evolving faster than they are today. This role sits at the centre of that challenge. It will help clients and partners address the grid, market, regulatory, and institutional barriers that determine whether economy-wide decarbonisation can happen at the pace required. /p h3Diversity Inclusion /h3 pAt Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Data policy information is available within our policy documents. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr