Direct Install Program Manager: Scale National Energy Programs

CLEAResult; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick, personal and par­

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Access to on-demand training courses

Job summary

CLEAResult is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Direct Install program, driving consistency, structure, and operational rigor nationwide. You’ll partner with regional operations, engineering, and national accounts to scale the program’s reach and profitability.

The role requires 5–8 years in program management, strong stakeholder skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree is required and PMP/MBA are nice-to-haves.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of program or project management experience.
• Tenacious, resilient stakeholder management; push projects forward.
• Knowledge of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs and direct install measures.
• Experience managing complex multi-region programs from planning to execution.
• Sales-adjacent instincts: negotiating, influencing, and creating movement.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving; lead cross-functional teams of 7-15 in fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 spanning engineering, operations, national accounts, and analytics to execute projects across regions and programs.
• Manage measure eligibility requirements and lead utility approvals with Regional Leadership and Business Development.
• Evaluate customer and site-specific requirements to determine Direct Install measures and program participation.
• Negotiate contracts and changes; coordinate business plans, statements of work, budgets, and financial terms.
• Facilitate project execution by coordinating schedules, site access, materials, and installation activities across Operations and National Accounts.
• Develop new business and expand program scope with existing utility clients; build/maintain a pipeline with National Accounts.
• Establish milestones, monitor adherence to plans, reallocate resources or renegotiate terms as needed.
• Serve as primary customer contact for program activity; lead program reviews on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Analyze problem areas and opportunities; recommend improvements for profitability and scalability as programs expand.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Energy efficiency programs

Cross-functional teams

Negotiation/influence

Communication

Microsoft Office

Project tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLEAResult is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Direct Install program, driving consistency, structure, and operational rigor nationwide. You’ll partner with regional operations, engineering, and national accounts to scale the program’s reach and profitability.

The role requires 5–8 years in program management, strong stakeholder skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree is required and PMP/MBA are nice-to-haves.