Job Details

Posted Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times – to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs.

Position Summary

As a seasoned professional, the Program Manager III demonstrates excellence in managing complex portfolios of energy efficiency programs. In this hands-on management role, you will provide leadership to all aspects of an energy program and will work closely with both clients and our energy professionals to achieve client energy efficiency goals and other program objectives. The Program Manager III position is responsible for program budget development and oversight, expert financial acumen, and is a strategic partner to the client advising and making recommendations for program improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more.
• May manage other Program Managers.
• Act as the Senior Leader over program portfolios and lower-level program managers including mentoring, coaching, and development.
• Proactively provide best-in-class communication and reporting to clients.
• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met and continuously provide innovation to clients.
• Develop and expand client relationships as a trusted advisor; build strong relationships at all levels of client's and key stakeholders' organizations.
• Lead partner and client contract management process.
• Strengthen opportunities for community engagement, such as establishing relationships with community colleges, utilities, and condo associations.
• Lead and support company-wide safety efforts.
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff.
• Recognize when issues are occurring and take proper steps towards resolution.
• Develop a network of diversity service providers.
• Develop and deliver polished client presentations; respond to client questions with confidence and accuracy.
• Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work.
• Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals.
• Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner, or company management by the requested due date.
• Analyze, make recommendations, and advise on financial metrics while reporting on and driving program performance.
• Co-lead with Business Development in collaboration on sector-based program design and client expansions.
• Anticipate needs in all programmatic functions and make recommendations to improve client relationships and program offerings.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Background in engineering, technology, or science and experience in a technical environment - preferred.
• 6 or more years of management experience or 3 or more years managing energy efficiency programs or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of high-level performance in meeting and exceeding expectations and goals.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Licenses & Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.