Direct Install Program Lead: Scale Utility Projects Nationwide

CLEAResult; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Volunteer time off

Recognition program

Employee assistance program

Training courses

Job summary

CLEAResult is seeking an experienced Direct Install Program Manager to lead the national Direct Install offering, aligning regions, operations, and analytics to drive consistent, scalable program execution. You will partner with regional teams and utility clients to manage scope, cost, and performance.

The role requires 5-8 years in program management, strong stakeholder skills, and ability to navigate complex energy efficiency programs while expanding opportunities across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of program or project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and persistence in progressing projects.
• Working knowledge of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs and direct install measures.
• Experience managing complex multi-region programs from planning to execution.
• Sales-adjacent instincts: negotiation and influencing without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional teams of 7-15.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of Direct Install programs from inception through completion, owning cost, implementation, and performance across one or more concurrent programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute projects across regions, utilities, and programs.
• Manage measure eligibility and lead utility approvals with leadership and business development.
• Evaluate site requirements to determine appropriate Direct Install measures and participation.
• Negotiate contracts, budgets, and financial terms; align plans with stakeholders.
• Coordinate schedules, site access, materials, and installation activities with Operations and National Accounts.
• Develop new business and expand program scope with utility clients and build a pipeline of opportunities.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to plans; reallocate resources as needed.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project tracking tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA (preferred)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

CLEAResult is seeking an experienced Direct Install Program Manager to lead the national Direct Install offering, aligning regions, operations, and analytics to drive consistent, scalable program execution. You will partner with regional teams and utility clients to manage scope, cost, and performance.

The role requires 5-8 years in program management, strong stakeholder skills, and ability to navigate complex energy efficiency programs while expanding opportunities across multiple regions.