Evaluation & Validation People Manager

Frontier Energy • Cazenovia, NY

71d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Frontier Energy, we're more than just engineers and professionals-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. Our mission is to pioneer the intelligent use of energy for a sustainable and resilient future. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your ideas are heard, nurtured, and transformed into impactful solutions. With a flat hierarchy and open-door policy, every team member is empowered to experiment, take ownership, and make a real difference. Beyond fostering an inspiring culture, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of energy while leaving a positive impact on the world. The Evaluation & Validation People Manager will develop and lead technical and research staff in our Evaluation & Validation discipline. This position is based out of our Cazenovia (upstate New York) Office. The team is a mixture of early and mid-career engineers and energy professionals focused on field research of emerging energy technologies and energy efficiency program support for utilities, national labs, government agencies & private clients. This is a hybrid role with the expectation that the successful candidate will be on-site at least 3 days per week (and more if business needs require). This role is designed for someone who thrives in a dynamic & fast paced environment and has a passion for providing direction, guidance and leadership to a team of engineers and other staff professionals in an organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 5 to 7 years relevant work experience (People Management, Training, Mentorship, Operations, Program/Project Management)
• Must be willing and able to contribute in a team environment, while also possessing the capability to perform work independently when necessary
• Willing to develop skills outside existing experience
• Must be able to participate in work events during non-business hours as required

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Project Management Systems, Human Resource Information Systems, Time Tracking and other key business/office applications/software
• Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and managing large teams
• Proficiency in MS O365 suite including word processing, spreadsheet, quantitative data analysis, and presentation computer applications
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to understand and communicate complex technical & non-technical concepts
• Ability to operate independently and in cross-functional teams in a consulting and rapid growth-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Interviewing and assessing new staff members (includes drafting job descriptions and candidate assessments & interview questions)
• Partnering with New Hires in determining & executing upon 30/60/90 day post hire goals
• Manage cross-functional teams to achieve program & project objectives
• Identifying any areas of concern that could impact the performance of team members
• Ensure direct reports are on track to meet or exceed goals providing appropriate feedback on the achievement of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Help direct reports develop SMART goals that drive growth and successful execution at the organization level
• Provide encouragement & guidance for direct reports to develop active collaboration skills through regular personal check-ins
• Mentor & coach team members in their career pathing & support logical succession planning
• Resource programs & projects across the various Disciplines (Business Units) within Frontier Energy
• Maximize productivity by aligning available staff members to appropriate programs & projects while promoting a healthy work/life balance
• Support Program & Project Managers in monitoring & aligning relevant budgets
• Communicate any pertinent information regarding project timelines, goals or objectives to team members
• Support & promote best in class timecard practices adhering to policies and invoicing requirements
• In partnership with Program & Project Managers, construct Medium Depth Project/Resource Plans in Deltek or other Project Management System
• Ensure Programs & Projects are appropriately resourced according to scope by reviewing the appropriateness of project plans & program documentation
• Develop & monitor appropriate OKRs and KPIs for staff development and growth
• Guide direct reports and other team members on contract scope & complexities
• Resolving any employee conflicts quickly and efficiently partnering with the Human Resources team as necessary
• Conduct root-cause analysis on identified execution and staffing interaction issues, proposing & implementing appropriate solutions and coordinating with the team to address them

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees