Associate Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Resource Innovations, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking an Associate Energy Efficiency Program Manager to lead a cross-functional team on commercial/industrial programs in the Northeast, preferably located in New York or Massachusetts.

As an Associate Program Manager with Resource Innovations, you will develop short- and long-term implementation plans, drive program activities, and build trusted relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and program contacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in related field (business, energy/environment, engineering).
• 5+ years in energy efficiency or related field with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience with project plans, scopes, and budgets; strong data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manages subprojects and tasks with work plans, staffing, and performance reports.
• Organizes and maintains databases for data coordination and reporting.
• Identifies and tracks program deliverables to meet time and budget goals.
• Assesses progress and develops innovative solutions to market dynamics.
• Manages client expectations, communications, and escalates issues as needed.
• Interfaces with Engineering, Software, Marketing, and Finance to meet program needs.

Skills

Project management

Data management

Planning & strategy

Process flows

Deadline-driven

Communication

Teamwork

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job 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, and 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.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women‑led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Duties and 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women‑led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $90,000-$126,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre‑employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.