Initiative Manager - Lighting

Center for Energy and Environment•Minneapolis, MN

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Initiative Manager for commercial lighting will lead the strategy and market deployment of Luminaire-level Lighting Controls (LLLC), working with internal teams and external partners to increase technology adoption. The role coordinates initiative strategy, launches market intervention strategies, and collaborates with utilities and market actors. The Market Transformation team scopes, designs, and implements emerging technology initiatives to accelerate adoption of energy-efficient technologies in Minnesota. The position oversees initiative operations and staff, supports work planning and budget management, tracks market progress, analyzes results, engages stakeholders, and develops tools and educational resources to promote LLLC adoption. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Market Deployment. It can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States, with preference for candidates based in Minnesota.

Requirements

Minimum of 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.
Knowledge of energy efficiency program design and implementation.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
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 required; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintain focus on results and impact by ensuring high-quality initiative delivery and goal attainment.
Oversee daily initiative operations, including managing the initiative budget, supporting annual workplan development, and assisting with internal tracking and reporting of 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.
Engage utility stakeholders regularly to understand perspectives and align activities and outcomes with LLLC technology.
Maintain productive partnerships with lighting control manufacturers’ representatives, distributors, and contractors.
Collaborate nationally to understand activities, market trends, best practices, and opportunities in other regions.
Communicate the product definition, energy savings potential, and initiative value to key market actors.
Design and deploy market intervention strategies to accelerate LLLC adoption.
Oversee 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 to 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 different cultures and perspectives, and foster an inclusive culture that incorporates diverse perspectives into decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.