Associate Program Manager
About The Position
CLEAResult, the North American leader in the design and implementation of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs for energy utility clients, is seeking an Associate Program Manager to support the successful delivery of client programs. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed on time, on budget, within scope, and aligned with client expectations. You will contribute to financial oversight, operational execution, and continuous program improvement while gaining experience managing increasingly complex initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically driven, collaborative, and eager to grow into a program leadership role. Here at CLEAResult, you will fit right in with our energetic team if you are resourceful, resilient, and kind.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
- 3–4 years of project or program management experience
- 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing program deliverables
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Financial acumen with experience tracking budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and recommend actions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders
- Ability to manage programs with moderate complexity and risk (e.g., new clients, new products, evolving scopes)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in energy efficiency, utilities, or client-facing services is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the management of client programs across all phases, including planning, implementation, and closeout
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, software development, operations, analytics) to ensure successful program delivery
- Assist in managing program budgets, costs, and financial performance for contracts typically ranging from $1M–$2M in annual revenue (excluding incentives)
- Participate in contract development, negotiations, and execution, including supporting contract modifications and changes
- Coordinate preparation of business plans, statements of work, specifications, and operating budgets
- Monitor program performance against milestones, schedules, and KPIs, identifying risks and supporting corrective actions
- Analyze program challenges and opportunity areas; evaluate options and recommend solutions
- Ensure program alignment with market trends, client goals, and evolving business needs
- Support development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing client product lines
- Evaluate program performance and contribute recommendations for marketing or operational improvements
- Contribute to the development of strategies and tactics that drive effective program performance and customer satisfaction
- Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless program lifecycle delivery
- May contribute to the creation of technical content or intellectual property
- Provide guidance to team members and may directly manage employees in certain program structures
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid health care concierge service
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
