Project Manager - Evaluation

Energy Trust of Oregon•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager – Evaluation and Planning designs, plans, develops, and manages qualitative and quantitative evaluations of Energy Trust’s programs, initiatives, and pilots, as well as market research. These projects are conducted by outside contractors and by Energy Trust staff. This role coordinates with other Energy Trust departments and programs to access data and meet their informational needs. Additionally, this role interprets research results for use in program planning, design, and estimation of savings/generation; recommends program design and implementation improvements based on research results; and represents Energy Trust in collaborative regional and national projects. This position is remote but expected to report to the Portland office quarterly, at a minimum, for all-staff meetings and other in-person meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Five years of experience in program and/or project management, preferably in clean energy, community planning, local government, or another related field.
Experience working with municipalities, local governments, or similar organizations, with demonstrated understanding of planning, budget and decision-making processes for these groups.
Two years of direct experience in managing contracts, including writing and managing scopes of work, tracking and/or managing budgets and deliverables.
Experience in program design, delivery, and all phases of implementation.
Experience developing and managing program plans and procedures, including developing clear documentation of processes and expectations.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to navigate and foster strong working relationships across various internal and external groups.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing abilities.
Strong public speaking abilities.
Successful experience working within multidisciplinary teams and working constructively with parties that may have divergent interests.
Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups.
Proficient knowledge of MS office suite and enterprise software applications.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with navigating multiple funding sources, grant writing and management preferred.
Familiarity with energy resource planning, benchmarking, clean energy solutions and technologies preferred but not required.
Familiarity with applying practices of community- and/or equity-centered design and engagement preferred.
Understanding of Oregon energy policy and regulatory framework preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage quantitative and qualitative market research and evaluation projects including data management and analysis.
Negotiate with program managers and stakeholders to establish project goals, strategies, and timeline.
Design and manage the request for proposal (RFP) process for projects involving contractors and direct the work of selected market research and evaluation contractors.
Negotiate, execute, conduct and manage performance-based research contracts/grants.
Keep current on evaluation methodologies, especially regarding research and sample design, and advise project stakeholders on their use.
Conduct internal evaluation and market research activities including descriptive and statistical data analyses.
Provide guidance to staff and contractors on when to use a program evaluation, what research and sample designs might be used to achieve a project’s goals, and how to use those results.
Read, edit, and comment on market research and evaluation reports prepared by contractors and Energy Trust staff.
Communicate and present evaluation and market research results and implications to program staff, management, Advisory Councils, and external stakeholders.
Participate in internal and external teams on market research and evaluation projects.
Maintain accurate, organized and secure records of project information.
Support the Evaluation Manager in developing and tracking the Evaluation budget.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.
Direct the work of external contractors.
May direct the work of interns.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
TriMet pass
Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Great colleagues and culture
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work from home laptop provided