Description
Program Manager, Public Sector Energy Efficiency
Location: Los Angeles, CA (candidates must be in California and located in or willing to relocate to the LA metro)
Ready to make a difference?
The selected candidate will support our Public Sector Energy Efficiency programs in Southern California. Working closely with the portfolio manager, this individual will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the successful delivery across multiple functional areas, including internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management. You will build and manage relationships with customers, building owners, property managers, developers, and key community stakeholders aligned with energy efficiency products and services. You’ll manage subcontractors and design/implement program strategies and plans. Working closely with the client and our nation-wide implementation team, you’ll focus on bringing energy efficiency and bill savings to all customers including under-served communities, providing safer, more energy efficient housing, and ensuring energy grid stability.
Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions
Act as a liaison with building owners, property managers, developers, and key community stakeholders to stay apprised of the affordable housing industry, understand trends and projections, and provide direction and insights to program teams
Collaborate with regional and national ICF teams to provide national cohesiveness and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs
Manage subcontractors and establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plans and schedules, identify program problems and develop solutions
Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, program costs and budgets, and monthly performance forecasting Overall management of utility program performance including financial management, contract deliverables, strategic planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiencies
Manage program forecasts, goals and budgets
Coordinate with client and other portfolio stakeholders to ensure all program objectives are met, and adjust as needed
Day-to-day management of program team members
Analyze market trends and technologies to enhance deployment opportunities for program advancement
Travel Requirements: Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are up to 20% travel for meetings, conferences and other duties within Southern California. (reimbursement for mileage provided)
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business or related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
5+ years of experience in project management in energy efficiency, utility programs, public sector and/or related experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):
Experience with and knowledge of public sector energy efficiency programs
Working knowledge of demand side management (DSM) programs Expertise in consulting, business management, energy resources, or energy policy
Working knowledge of one building science Industry certifications including, but not limited to: BPI, PMP, CEM Professional affiliations including, but not limited to: AESP, ACEEE, ASHRAE, or AEE
Professional skills you will use:
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong…