All Programs - Program Manager II

Talent Acquisition•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for managing multiple or joint energy efficiency programs with limited support from senior leadership. In this hands-on management role, you will oversee all aspects of an energy program and will work closely with both clients and our energy professionals to achieve client energy efficiency goals and other program objectives. The Program Manager II is responsible for program budget oversight, comprehensive understanding of the program’s strategic direction, demonstrating financial acumen and a problem solving approach, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
4 or more years of management experience or 2 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs
Proven track record of high-level performance in meeting and exceeding expectations and goals
Proven Leadership in fast paced environment
Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Willingness to travel up to 40%

Nice To Haves

Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment – preferred
Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications – preferred
Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers – preferred
Sales or business development background a plus
Project Management Professional (PMP)- preferred

Responsibilities

Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
Provide client communications and reporting
Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
Support partner and client contract management process
Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team, penetrating client organizations, collaborates with Senior Leadership regarding developing and expanding client, penetrating client organization with solid relationships built
Establish and maintain opportunities for community engagement, such as establishing relationships with community colleges, utilities, condo associations, etc.
Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
Acting as a company stakeholder by leading and supporting company trainings, development, safety initiatives, and more
Identify and develop talents
Develop and deliver polished and prepared client presentations; responds to client questions with confidence and accuracy
Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
Develop and manage production plan for program
Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
Managing multiple or joint utility programs
Report out on program performance and financial metrics to make recommendations to the utility and client
Proficient financial acumen and program strategy skillset
Assisting Business Development with collaboration and sharing of expertise on sector-based program design, program re-bids, and client expansions
Recognize when issues are occurring and take proper steps towards resolution