[Hiring] Manager, Commercial Energy @ICF

Role Description

Working closely with the portfolio director, this individual will be responsible for monitoring and supporting a multi-channel implementation in the Midwest with the successful delivery across multiple functional areas, including internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management.

As a Manager, Commercial Energy of residential energy efficiency utility programs in the Midwest, you will:

• Build and manage relationships with clients.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Design and implement program strategies and plans.
• Meet established goals while maintaining budgets.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and evaluate the impact of residential products programs.
• Ensure that programs comply with regulatory guidelines.

What you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the contract serving as the main point of contact for the client.
• Direct oversight of program budgets and tracking & reporting Key Performance Indicators.
• Review program performance towards goals on a regular basis including program forecasting.
• Coordinate with client and ICF team to ensure all program goals are met, and adjust as needed to meet goals.
• Assist in the direct support of client outreach, meetings, and ad hoc requests including 1-on-1 client meetings.
• Management of direct reports including but not limited to timesheet/expense approval, PTO approval, regular individual check-in meetings, and annual performance reviews.
• Support monthly invoicing and reporting as well as all outreach, recruitment, marketing, QA/QC, and subcontractor activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Program requirements and ongoing Program updates.
• Collaborate with regional and national teams to provide national cohesion and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs.
• Other duties as required to support our work nationally and provide direct support to division leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education).
• 5+ years of related experience working in energy efficiency, energy, utility, or sustainability programs or similar experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-organizational teams.

Requirements

• Experience working with retailers and/or manufacturers and understanding the retail industry or programs that focus on energy efficient products.
• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and quality assurance/control theories, techniques, and application.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal employees, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance.
• Donation matching, volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!).