Director, Marketing & Communications

Position Overview

174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California and an affiliate of Hanwha Group (a FORTUNE Global 500 firm), designs, builds, and manages renewable energy solutions across North America. The Director, Marketing & Communications will lead the company’s brand strategy, external and internal communications, and integrated marketing initiatives. This senior role is responsible for shaping the market presence, reputation, and stakeholder engagement of the company. Collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional departments, the Director will oversee a team and external partners to position 174 Power Global as the industry leader in renewable energy and storage solutions. Compensation: $180,000 to $215,000 Salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term marketing and communications strategy aligned with corporate goals and business growth targets.
• Serve as brand guardian, ensuring consistent messaging, visual identity, and positioning across all channels and business units.
• Advise executive leadership on communication strategies, thought leadership opportunities, and crisis management.
• Lead integrated campaigns across digital, print, social media, and traditional channels to drive brand awareness and lead generation.
• Oversee corporate communications including press releases, executive speeches, media relations, and investor/partner communications.
• Manage internal communications programs to foster engagement, alignment, and transparency across the organization.
• Direct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Refine go-to-market strategies and strengthen positioning based on market insights.
• Oversee participation in major industry conferences, trade shows, and speaking engagements to enhance visibility.
• Build strong relationships with media outlets, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure quality, efficiency, and ROI, while tracking departmental budgets and KPIs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies for growth-oriented companies.
• Strong expertise in digital marketing, content strategy, branding, and media relations.
• Experience in the renewable energy, clean tech, or infrastructure industries is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.