Program Manager

Michaels Energy•Minneapolis, MN

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michaels Energy is seeking a program management professional to lead utility energy efficiency and demand response programs for clients in Minnesota. The Program Manager oversees all aspects of program delivery, including leading a cross-functional team, setting strategy, and meeting financial and contractual goals. This position will develop and optimize processes and tools, and exert influential leadership skills, so teams can perform assigned work effectively and meet client and company expectations. We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills, financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for energy efficiency who will thrive in a team environment and will exemplify our core values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of applicable experience
2-5 years of product or program management experience, preferably in energy efficiency, transportation electrification, or decarbonization
Strong project management skills
Strong business and financial acumen

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred but not required
PMP Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Program and portfolio management
Program implementation: Understand and meet contracted program delivery goals, KPIs, and deliverables
Financial management: Develop and manage financial goals, including program budgets, revenue goals, and revenue growth. Develop P&L and other financial statements for programs
Establish and manage tools to track and communicate progress towards contract goals, budget, KPIs, and deliverables
Document and optimize delivery processes to ensure efficient program implementation
Accountable for quality control on program deliverables
Identify opportunities to grow client share in collaboration with the Michaels business development team
Provide expected results on time and on budget
Hold regular meetings to relay program performance to goals, successes, issues, and ideas for improvements
Understand and avoid contract penalties
Learn the regulatory environment and stakeholders to shape the program to meet client needs, which could include advancing equity outcomes.
Advocate for staff resources from engineering and other groups, including subcontractors, based on the scope to deliver program goals
Communicate regularly so each team member understands program expectations (the work, the timeline, and the budget) and their performance
Address performance issues, either directly or with supervisors, to ensure a high-functioning program team
Lead contracting and management of subcontractors