Assistant Initiative Manager - Commercial Technologies

Center for Energy and Environment•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Assistant Initiative Manager supports commercial HVAC market transformation initiatives, primarily focused on efficient rooftop units (RTUs). The role manages and supports initiative strategies with internal teams and external partners and oversees market deployment to increase adoption of efficient technology. It supports multiple RTU programs and may also contribute to other commercial technology initiatives. The position supports project management and reporting, training deployment, utility and supply-chain collaboration, and marketing collaboration. It also contributes to market analysis, stakeholder engagement, development of educational resources, and efforts to improve program processes. The position reports to the RTU Initiative Manager. Candidates based in Minnesota are preferred, though remote candidates will also be considered.

Requirements

Understanding of the commercial HVAC market and technology.
At least 2 years of experience in commercial HVAC, energy efficiency, or related industries.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and communicate technical subject matter.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize.
Ability to craft clear and compelling deliverables.
Ability to work effectively and communicate with a variety of teams and external partners.
Desire to work for a mission-driven organization and contribute to addressing the climate challenge.
Familiarity with AI tools or willingness to learn them to improve efficiency, support analysis, and streamline workflows, with understanding of responsible use, including human oversight, data confidentiality, accuracy, and bias awareness.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing work plans, coordinating or managing others’ work, and taking responsibility for producing work products.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of selected market intervention strategies and activities to achieve program goals and accelerate adoption of efficient RTUs.
Assist with daily program operations, including managing initiative budgets, supporting annual workplan development and implementation, and tracking and reporting initiative activities.
Support projects throughout their lifecycle, including kickoff, contract management, budgeting, reporting, and work planning.
Assist with market analysis and adapt strategies based on results.
Work with the market research and evaluation team to track and monitor product market share and other market progress indicators.
Identify opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance accuracy while ensuring human oversight and compliance with organizational policies.
Engage with utility stakeholders to understand their perspectives and align activities and outcomes; develop meeting agendas and presentations.
Collaborate with RTU manufacturers, distributors, and contractors to understand barriers and opportunities and advance initiative goals.
Clearly communicate product definitions, theories of change, and program value to key market actors.
Lead internal meetings and support project management, communications, and progress tracking.
Oversee and maintain development of tools and educational resources to increase uptake of efficient RTU technology.
Collaborate with marketing and curriculum development teams on activities that encourage awareness and customer demand for efficient RTUs.
Support event management and logistics as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.