Project Manager - Energy Efficiency

Entergy•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Entergy Texas is seeking a forward-thinking leader to direct its commercial energy-efficiency program. The Project Manager develops strategic plans to optimize the program’s direction, design, and delivery; coordinates internal and external stakeholders; and manages work with defined objectives, schedules, deliverables, and regulatory considerations. The role also supports regulatory filings and may sponsor regulatory testimony on the program’s strategy, activities, and results. It calls for strategic planning, project leadership, cross-functional coordination, regulatory knowledge, and accountability for program outcomes, including proven examples of using AI tools to improve processes. The position reports to the Manager of Products and Services for Entergy Texas and may be based in The Woodlands or Beaumont, Texas. The role supports state-mandated commercial energy-efficiency programs, leads regulatory filings with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, analyzes program savings and measurement and verification results, and works with internal teams, external partners, contractors, and program implementers to achieve savings targets. It also identifies opportunities, analyzes customer and program data, maintains program records, resolves issues affecting cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction, and communicates program details in coordination with Corporate Communications. The Project Manager follows safety policies and promotes safe work practices, communicates with peers, leadership, and customers, supports company initiatives and special assignments, and provides leadership support for logistics related to emergency outage response. Employees may be asked to work additional hours, at alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. Authorization to work in the United States is required; Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
At least 5 years of experience in related fields.
Experience leading energy-efficiency or conservation programs.
Customer service experience with internal and external customers.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to present to large groups.
Strong understanding of AI programs and how to integrate them into daily work and processes, with proven methods and examples of AI-enabled process improvement.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong general computer skills.
Ability to organize and manage projects and work independently.
Ability to work required overtime, including storm work.
Demonstrated safe work history.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact tactfully with the public and deliver high-quality customer service.
Supportive of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ability to identify and execute process improvements.
Ability to lift heavy boxes.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or business emphasis in undergraduate studies preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with CCS/CIS or Agent Information System preferred.
Comfort with social media applications.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer state-mandated commercial energy-efficiency programs.
Lead regulatory filings required by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, including analysis of program cost savings and measurement and verification of energy-efficiency results.
Engage internal teams and external partners to meet mandated savings targets.
Analyze program data to identify customer trends and inform program improvements.
Use AI productivity tools, such as Co-Pilot and Claude, to improve processes.
Collaborate with third-party contractors and program implementers to achieve savings targets.
Identify new energy-efficiency opportunities within the service area.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date program information in relevant databases.
Resolve conflicts affecting cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction.
Communicate program details to internal and external stakeholders in alignment with Corporate Communications.
Follow Entergy safety policies and promote safe work practices.
Communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and customers.
Support company initiatives and special assignments.
Provide leadership support for logistics functions related to emergency outage response.