Head of People, Property & Performance

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Head of People, Property & Performance is a senior enterprise leader responsible for optimizing internal operations and enabling scalable, sustainable growth. This role integrates and oversees Facilities & Workplace Strategy, Information & Knowledge Management, Internal Communications, Corporate Events, and People Operations (HR) functions, with HR comprising approximately 25% of the role's focus. The title may be Vice President or Senior Director, depending on experience.

Reporting to the CEO, this role serves as a strategic partner in advancing the company's organizational effectiveness, operating model transformation, and sustainability agenda. The leader drives initiatives that align internal functions with evolving business needs-balancing operational excellence with digital innovation, employee engagement, and environmental impact.

This is an ideal opportunity for a former strategy consultant seeking to move from advisory into operational leadership, this position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape how the business works-from systems and space to people and performance.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment

• Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure operational alignment with strategic objectives.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support company growth, operational efficiency, and risk management.

• Monitor and drive execution of strategic administrative projects across departments.

• Identify and implement scalable systems to improve productivity, reduce costs, and modernize workflows.

• Lead risk assessments for administrative functions

Administrative Oversight & Corporate Services

• Manage and provide executive oversight for non-revenue generating departments: HR (in coordination with HR Director), Facilities, Internal Communications, Risk Management, Corporate Website, and Information Management.

• Identify inefficiencies and implement systems to improve workflows, reduce costs, and increase productivity

• Champion digital transformation efforts across administrative and operational domains.

• Ensure consistent implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

Property & Resource Management

• Oversee property strategy and operations for company facilities, leases, vehicles, and insurance.

• Optimize the use and management of shared corporate assets and subscriptions.

• Develop and manage administrative and facilities budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and value creation for all departments.

Performance & Benchmarking

• Track and report corporate performance metrics in collaboration with department heads and generate reports for executive leadership and Board meetings

• Lead development of industry benchmarking tools to inform strategic planning company-wide.

• Use data-driven insights to guide executive decision-making and policy development across all departments.

• Serving as a liaison across functions, foster interdepartmental collaboration and resolve operational conflicts.

People Management:

• Provide Executive oversight for the HR Department including, but not limited to:

  • Drive strategic people initiatives and organizational culture programs in collaboration with HR leadership.

  • Benefits administration

  • Talent acquisition and internship programs

  • Performance management systems

  • Compensation strategy and analytics

  • Learning and development initiatives

  • Payroll and compliance

• Manage Internal Information Management, Communications, Website and Social Media

  • Oversee internal communications team, communications strategy, execution and content including, but not limited to: all-hands meetings, staff updates, and knowledge-sharing formats (e.g., webinars, lunch & learns).

  • Oversee and manage state-of-the-art Corporate Website and partner with CCO on branding and client interface

  • Oversee and manage internal information management, including Deriva Sharepoint and departmental pages ensuring access to accurate, well-organized internal content.

  • Partner with IT on Corporate AI strategy design, implementation and training to ensure high staff utilization

• Manage Internal Corporate Events & Compilation of Corporate Materials

  • Risk Management meetings (and RM template deck delivery)

  • Board meetings and Board deck delivery

  • Quarterly Directors meeting and Directors' meeting deck delivery

  • Quarterly All-Hands meeting (and All-Hands deck delivery

  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of executive materials.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreeAND 10 years or more of related work experience

• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 15 years or more years of related work experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree, preferred

• Seven (7) or more years in a senior leadership role in strategic operations, management consulting, investment banking, or high-growth corporate environments.

• Former management consultant (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG) or internal strategy/operations executive with proven success in enterprise transformation, operating model design, or organizational effectiveness.

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact, ideally across internal functions such as workplace, knowledge systems, communications, or business services.

• Sector experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity-backed companies, or related industries strongly preferred.

• Strong command of corporate strategy, operational planning, and financial acumen, with an ability to connect internal functions to enterprise value creation.

• Skilled in managing executive-level communications, preparing board materials, and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive alignment and action.

• High proficiency in project management, performance measurement, and data analysis tools to inform decisions and track ROI.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

• Effective leader and influencer with strong presence, collaboration skills, and the ability to drive change across diverse teams and organizational levels.

• Familiarity with ESG strategy, digital transformation, and DEI enablement in operational and workforce contexts.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance tracking tools is a plus.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.