Sr. Manager, Licensing and Permitting

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Position Overview:
The Sr. Manager, Licensing and Permitting is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of licensing and permitting compliance within the organization. This role ensures that the company meets all statutory and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, leads cross-functional coordination efforts, manages key projects, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. Acting as a critical liaison between senior leadership and operational teams, the Senior Manager champions effective communication, rigorous compliance tracking, and the development of licensing programs that support the company's growth and risk management objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the employee licensing team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of applications, renewals, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to maintain and improve compliance with federal, state, and local licensing and permitting requirements.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, Sales, and other departments to ensure alignment and awareness of licensing requirements and changes.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies.
• Lead special projects that enhance compliance frameworks or address emerging regulatory challenges.
• Evaluate and refine training programs to ensure they are current with evolving regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare clear, data-driven reports and presentations for senior management on compliance status, risks, and action plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the licensing and permitting team.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices governing licensing and permitting processes.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience managing stakeholder relationships at various levels.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a regulated industry such as security/smart home, solar, utilities, telecommunications, or healthcare.
• Familiarity with licensing software and compliance management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk management.

Company Culture

Learn about Vivint Culture and why it's a great place to grow your career!

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:

• Free daily lunch and drinks on site
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time away
• Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
• Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline
• 401(k) + Employer Match
• Employee Resource Groups

WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

SAFETY

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicants experience or skills.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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