[Hiring] Associate Energy Efficiency Program Manager @New Jersey Clean Energy Jobs Program

Role Description

Resource Innovations is seeking an Associate Energy Efficiency Program Manager to join our growing team in the Northeast preferably located in New York or Massachusetts. As an Associate Program Manager with Resource Innovations, you will work in a dynamic environment leading and overseeing a cross-functional team of operations staff on commercial/industrial energy efficiency programs. The Associate Program Manager will play a highly visible role both internally and externally and will be responsible for:

• Developing short and long-term implementation plans
• Leading program implementation activities
• Developing trusted relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and program contacts

The Associate Program Manager will make an impact through managing a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment and responding quickly to implementation changes or challenges and market conditions. This position requires excellent planning, budgeting, and people-management skills. Previous Energy Efficiency implementation experience along with a proven track record of project management, client satisfaction, data analysis, and experience with Existing Building Commissioning is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages subprojects and tasks including development of work plans to meet goals, aligning staff assignments, and providing performance reports and forecasts both internally and to clients.
• Organizes and maintains databases for the coordination, collection, analysis and reporting of data.
• Identifies, defines, quantifies, tracks, and drives the development of program deliverables on time and on budget.
• Continuously assesses project progress to goal and develops innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics.
• Manages client expectations, satisfaction, communications, and resolves and/or escalates client issues.
• Interfaces with key internal departments such as Engineering, Software, Marketing, and Finance to develop efficiencies to meet program needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field including, but not limited to, business, energy/environment, engineering; a Masters degree in a related field preferred
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in energy efficiency or a related field required, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Proven success in developing and implementing project plans, scopes, and budgets as well as strategic initiatives
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Existing Building Commissioning is a plus

Key Skills

• Excellent project and program management skills
• Excellent data management and reporting skills
• Ability and experience in short and long-range planning and strategy
• 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
• Positive, action-oriented attitude showing initiation and creativity
• Client service focus
• Ability to collaborate well at all levels within an organization and be a team-player
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position
• Compensation range for the base salary for this position is $90,000-$126,000
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Additional supplemental offerings