All Programs - Program Manager II

Franklin Energy / AM Conservation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Energy / AM Conservation is seeking a Program Manager II to lead multiple energy efficiency programs in partnership with clients and energy professionals. You will own program budgets, shape strategic direction, and drive financial and operational success while developing teams and managing vendor relationships.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and a data-driven approach to achieving energy goals. Travel up to 40% may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Engineering/technology or science background preferred.
• Technical experience in developing/reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
• Manage budgets and develop production plans for programs
• Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to client or management
• Develop and deliver client presentations and respond to questions with confidence
• Identify and develop talents and lead trainings and safety initiatives
• Report on program performance and financial metrics to clients and management

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Communication

Sales / Business development

Data analysis

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering / technology / science background

Experience with lighting, HVAC, or related technologies

Experience in energy savings calculations

4+ years management or 2+ years in energy efficiency programs

Proven track record of high-level performance

Tools

Job description

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for managing multiple or joint energy efficiency programs with limited support from senior leadership. In this hands-on management role, you will oversee 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 II is responsible for program budget oversight, comprehensive understanding of the program’s strategic direction, demonstrating financial acumen and a problem solving approach, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
• Provide client communications and reporting
• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
• Support partner and client contract management process
• Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team, collaborates with Senior Leadership regarding developing and expanding client, penetrating client organization with solid relationships built
• Establish and maintain opportunities for community and trade ally engagement
• Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
• Acting as a company stakeholder by leading and supporting company trainings, development, safety initiatives, and more
• Identify and develop talents
• Develop and deliver polished and prepared client presentations; responds to client questions with confidence and accuracy
• Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
• Develop and manage production plan for program
• 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
• Managing multiple or joint utility programs
• Report out on program performance and financial metrics to make recommendations to the utility and client
• Proficient financial acumen and program strategy skillset
• Assisting Business Development with collaboration and sharing of expertise on sector-based program design, program re-bids, and client expansions
• Recognize when issues are occurring and take proper steps towards resolution
• Responsible for achieving internal revenue targets and tracking and reporting financial metrics internally
• Holistic ownership of and understanding of all elements of program
• Troubleshoot issues, navigate complex situations, and create improvement plans, all with any eye towards effort success

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
• Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment – preferred
• Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installedapplications – preferred
• Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers – preferred
• 4 or more years of management experience or 2 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs
• Proven track record of high-level performance in meeting and exceeding expectations and goals

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven Leadership in fast paced environment
• Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
• Sales or business development background a plus
• 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 principle 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.

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