Director of Strategic Projects

About Aurora Solar Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale.  We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies" by BuiltIn.com https://builtin.com/company/aurora-solar and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar. About the Team We are a passionate team that aspires to be the best place for the best people and we're looking for talented individuals to accelerate our mission of creating a future of solar energy for all. If you are looking for an exciting and impactful role, come join us. About the Role We're hiring a Director of Strategic Projects to join the Office of the CEO and partner directly with Aurora's CEO on the highest-leverage work facing the company. This is a force-multiplier role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, capital allocation, and execution, helping translate business priorities into operational outcomes across the organization. You'll own several high-value recurring items, including the operating cadence for Aurora’s Board of Directors, while also dedicating significant time to strategically important ad hoc initiatives such as corporate development diligence and execution and driving critical cross-functional priorities across the company. This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role that is a part of the leadership team with exposure to Aurora’s Board of Directors and investors. It's an ideal seat for someone who wants to operate at the executive level and drive critical outcomes across the company. Your Impact - Own Aurora’s Board of Directors operating rhythm, driving board and investor communications, meeting schedules and agendas for quarterly board and committee meetings. In partnership with the LT, build board decks end-to-end, draft CEO updates, and manage pre-reads and follow-ups. - Lead corporate development initiatives by sourcing, evaluating, and conducting diligence on M&A targets and strategic partnerships. Build investment cases, financial models, and recommendations, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and the relevant functional owner to drive opportunities through to close and integration. - Shape company strategy by partnering with the CEO and LT on strategic narrative and direction. - Be a strong voice on internal communications by partnering with the CEO on All Hands content, executive messaging, and company-wide communications. Ensure that strategy, decisions, and changes are communicated clearly, consistently, and with the right cadence across the company. - Run point on the highest-priority CEO initiatives by translating priorities into structured work streams with clear owners, milestones, and accountability. Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and LT by bringing rigor, structure, and a clear point of view to the most important questions, helping to proactively identify risks and sequence decisions. - Represent the CEO when needed, stepping into internal and external discussions on the CEO's behalf, exercising strong judgment on when to make decisions, when to listen, and when to escalate. What You Bring - 10+ years of experience, including a strong foundation at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB or equivalent) or investment bank, with experience with high-growth technology or SaaS companies. - You're a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments. You don't need a fully scoped brief to make progress; you create the structure, drive clarity and move initiatives forward. - You have experience directly supporting senior executives or Boards of Directors through board preparation, shaping strategy, and executing cross-functional initiatives end-to-end. - You have led or meaningfully contributed to corporate development initiatives, including M&A, partnerships, fundraising, or strategic investments with experience in financial modeling, diligence, and deal execution. - You communicate with exceptional clarity and can distill complex, ambiguous situations into concise, actionable materials – whether a one-pager, a board slide, or an All Hands talking-points that bring focus and alignment. - You are highly structured and execution-oriented, with the ability to drive complex initiatives from problem through completion. You can manage multiple priorities simultaneously while proactively identifying risks. You are a strong writer and storyteller with the ability to communicate in an executive voice across formats. - This role requires regular travel (~15%) to Aurora’s San Francisco Bay Area headquarters, customer and partner locations, and industry conference locations as needed. Nice to Haves - Experience in solar, clean energy, or climate tech What We Offer - 🏖️Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it - 🍼Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work - 💰WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles) - 🏢 Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you - ☀️Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge - 📶Connectivity Stipend - Up to $100 / month towards internet or phone - Learning & Development - $720 / annually to use towards professional development (You have to complete 90 days of employment to receive this stipend) - 🩺Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents - Please take a look at our U.S. Benefits Booklet https://www.canva.com/design/DAFLaobzynI/0YAE1SCIRKE7QHnJVp54iA/view?utm_content=DAFLaobzynI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink for a deeper dive into our offerings Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Poland, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar! Compensation Philosophy: At Aurora Solar, we foster an exceptional work environment through inclusiveness and transparency. Our pay ranges are anchored to the median of the market for companies of our size and industry. Our pay for new hires is typically set at the start of the position's pay range. This allows for financial growth within the role as the employee builds experience and displays a track record of performance success at Aurora. Our current base pay ranges in each zone are: - Tier 1: San Francisco, CA - New York, NY: $220,100 - $280,000 - Tier 2: Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, San Diego: $201,700 - $256,700 - Tier 3: All Other US Locations, including Colorado: $183,400 - $233,400 Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria! Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIvyjhnxPXVhyK2Pn6Rk-Edu4ZQtcmVo6u-0Mvb4nmDFmgPw/viewform.