MEEP - Program Manager I

Franklin Energy • Washington, DC

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be located within the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Position Summary This position is primarily responsible for managing energy efficiency programs with high-level support from senior leadership. In this hands-on management role, you will oversee all aspects of an energy program and will work closely with both clients and our energy professionals to achieve client energy efficiency goals and other program objectives. This role will focus on learning all aspects of program management, financial acumen, and strategic direction. The Program Manager I is responsible for program budget oversight, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more Provide client communications and reporting Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met Seeks Senior Leadership support regarding developing and expanding client relationshipsSupport partner and client contract management processEstablish solid and trusted relationships with client program teamLead and support company-wide Safety efforts Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff Recognize when issues are occurring and seek assistance within program(s) Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work Develop and manage production plan for program Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date Managing one to two individually ran utility programs Report out on program performance and financial metrics Developing financial acumen and program strategy skillset Support Business Development with providing information on program re-bids, RFP, and client expansions. Position Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor’s in science degree or equivalent required 2 or more years of management experience or 1 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programsBackground in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment – preferred Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications – preferred Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers – preferred Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Proven Leadership in fast paced environment Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees Sales or business development background a plus Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems Committed to diversity and inclusion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in science degree or equivalent required
• 2 or more years of management experience or 1 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs
• Proven Leadership in fast paced environment
• Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Nice To Haves

• Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment
• Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications
• Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers
• Sales or business development background a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
• Provide client communications and reporting
• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
• Seeks Senior Leadership support regarding developing and expanding client relationships
• Support partner and client contract management process
• Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team
• Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
• Recognize when issues are occurring and seek assistance within program(s)
• Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
• Develop and manage production plan for program
• Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
• Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
• Managing one to two individually ran utility programs
• Report out on program performance and financial metrics
• Developing financial acumen and program strategy skillset
• Support Business Development with providing information on program re-bids, RFP, and client expansions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees