Initiative Manager - Lighting

Center for Energy and Environment•Minneapolis, MN

20h•$98,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

The Initiative Manager will join Center for Energy and Environment’s Market Transformation team, which scopes, designs, and implements emerging technology initiatives to accelerate adoption of energy-efficient technologies in Minnesota. The role leads the commercial lighting initiative strategy for Luminaire-level Lighting Controls (LLLC), working with internal teams and external partners and overseeing market deployment to increase adoption. It coordinates initiative strategy, launches market interventions, and collaborates with utilities and market actors. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Market Deployment. The role oversees initiative delivery and daily operations, including budget management, annual work planning, activity tracking and reporting, market progress monitoring, market analysis, and adapting strategies based on results. It leads utility and market stakeholder engagement, supports national collaboration, and oversees development of tools, resources, educational materials, and training curriculum. The position also manages staff, including hiring, onboarding, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development and inclusion. This is a remote role that can be performed anywhere in the United States, with preference for candidates based in Minnesota. The expected pay range upon hire is $98,000–$105,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in energy efficiency program management or comparable experience in the commercial lighting industry.
Demonstrated program management experience, including developing work plans, coordinating or managing others’ work, and responsibility for producing work products.
Experience hiring and managing staff, managing results, and facilitating professional development.
Experience in energy efficiency program design and implementation.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strength in relationship building.
Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical subject matter.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, building science, or a related field is listed as required; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality initiative delivery and achievement of goals, maintaining focus on results and impact.
Oversee daily initiative operations, including managing the initiative budget, supporting annual workplan development, and assisting with tracking and reporting LLLC activities.
Work with the market research and evaluation team to track product market share and other market progress indicators.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop the program theory of transformation for the technology.
Assist with market analysis and adapt strategies based on results.
Lead regular engagement with utility stakeholders to understand their perspectives and align activities and outcomes with LLLC technology.
Maintain productive working partnerships with lighting control manufacturers’ representatives, distributors, and contractors.
Collaborate nationally to understand activities, market trends, best practices, and opportunities in other regions.
Understand and communicate the product definition, energy savings potential, and initiative value to key market actors.
Design and deploy market intervention strategies to accelerate adoption of LLLC technology.
Oversee the development of tools, resources, and collateral to increase uptake of LLLC technology.
Oversee the growth of educational resources and training curriculum to promote increased installation of LLLC technology.
Partner with HR to attract and select diverse candidates, and onboard, train, and build connections with employees.
Communicate work priorities and expectations to staff; evaluate and manage performance; and determine interventions or corrective actions when needed.
Lead staff through one-on-ones, performance reviews, tailored development plans, and skill-building; facilitate team meetings and feedback loops to support morale and retention.
Support equal opportunity in hiring and employment decisions, respect diverse cultures and perspectives, and foster an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives into decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.