Senior Program Manager

New Jersey Clean Energy Jobs Program•Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Resource Innovations Resource Innovations is excited to welcome a Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager to our expanding team in New Jersey. We are on the lookout for a passionate and talented professional with a solid background in designing and implementing Commercial and Industrial energy efficiency programs. As our new Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager , you will guide a fantastic team of outreach, operations, technical, and marketing experts to deliver impactful programming while exceeding our clients' goals and expectations. In this prominent role, you'll engage both internally and externally, developing and executing short- and long-term implementation plans, budgets, and forecasts. You'll also lead collaborative program implementation activities and build trusted relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and program contacts. Resource Innovations (RI) is proud to be a women-led energy transformation firm that focuses on making a real impact. With a solid foundation in energy efficiency, we’re continually growing our range of clean energy solutions to assist utilities in navigating increasingly intricate and connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. We are committed to leading the way in powering change at every step.Job Description Manage and develop program design including the development of work plans to meet goals, aligning staff assignments, managing program to goal, and providing accurate forecasting both internally and to clients Deliver successful large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility client(s) per contract terms and program budgets Identify, define, quantify, track, and drive program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time Continuously assess project progress to goal and develop innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics Manage, lead, and mentor a dynamic team by setting and reviewing performance standards and objectives for direct reports, creating effective program delivery teams Develop, manage, and foster partnerships with subcontractors, community partners, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders Manage client expectations, satisfaction, and communications by resolving and/or escalating client issues Interface with key internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Finance, and HR to develop efficiencies to meet program needs Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field of study
A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in energy-efficiency or a related field
3+ years of direct supervisory experience
Proven success in developing and implementing project scopes, budgets, and plans
Ability and experience in short- and long-range planning and strategy
Previous contract development and negotiation experience
Excellent project and program management skills
Proficient in establishing job and work process flows
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task while consistently meeting deadlines with accuracy and within budget
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field of study
Positive, action-oriented attitude showing initiative and creativity
Demonstrated ability to foster a highly positive and streamlined customer experience
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment

Responsibilities

Manage and develop program design including the development of work plans to meet goals, aligning staff assignments, managing program to goal, and providing accurate forecasting both internally and to clients
Deliver successful large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility client(s) per contract terms and program budgets
Identify, define, quantify, track, and drive program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time
Continuously assess project progress to goal and develop innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics
Manage, lead, and mentor a dynamic team by setting and reviewing performance standards and objectives for direct reports, creating effective program delivery teams
Develop, manage, and foster partnerships with subcontractors, community partners, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders
Manage client expectations, satisfaction, and communications by resolving and/or escalating client issues
Interface with key internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Finance, and HR to develop efficiencies to meet program needs
Other duties as assigned