Energy Efficiency Program Support Manager

Socket.dev; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave and family leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PSEG is seeking a Senior Manager of Planning and Evaluation in a hybrid Newark, NJ role. This first-level supervisor can oversee up to 5 associates in program design duties and regulatory approvals, while also contributing as an individual contributor on design and regulatory processes.

The successful candidate will build an advocate network for filings, support implementation teams in new technologies, and lead cross-functional collaboration within PSEG and across NJ utilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or 11 years of relevant experience in energy efficiency, construction, vendor management or project management.
• Experience managing vendor performance and leading cross-functional teams in energy programs.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of contracted vendors delivering program services.
• Manage employees and contractors; enforce safety protocols.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver program services and improve delivery and customer experience.
• Ensure accurate invoice processing and implement process improvements; automate where possible.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure delivery meets business and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze data from other jurisdictions to identify best practices in program design.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Driver's license

Education

B.S. Degree in Management, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Requisition: 84226
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300
Work Location Category: Hybrid
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever.We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.
This role supports Senior Manager of Planning and Evaluation and is a first level leader, as a working supervisor, that can oversee up to 5 associates in the lower nomenclatures performing a broad range of program design duties and support in obtaining regulatory approvals. The position also requires significant work as an individual contributor on program design and the regulatory process. The successful candidate will work on the following activities; development and maintenance of a network of advocates that can be utilized to support various Company filings and initiatives, working in collaboration with other relationship managers as required, support the implementation and engineering teams in the review and potential inclusion of new technologies into customer projects, keeping abreast of new technologies and sharing information with CES team members; leading and contributing to cross functional teams both within PSE&G and across other NJ utilities to work on topics of common concern.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of vendor(s), both office and field, that have been contracted to deliver program services;
• Manage employee and contractor performance; ensure safety protocols and practices are followed.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams, including other CES members, other internal teams and joint utility teams etc, as required to deliver program services, enhance program delivery/customer experience and resolve business issues.
• Ensure accurate invoice processing. Identify and implement process improvements and automate where possible.
• Monitor program Key Performance Indicators to ensure program delivery meets business plan expectations and regulatory requirements;
• Compile and analyze data from other jurisdictions to monitor best practices of program designs and related activities.
  Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.
• Analyze performance results for management reports;
• Must be proficient with working independently while maintaining and applying working knowledge of PSEG Standards of Business Controls and meet management’s expectations for effective internal business controls.
• During storm restoration efforts, may be required to perform functions outside of routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations

Job Specific Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Management, Engineering, Business, Finance or other relevant field or equivalent work experience plus 7 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, vendor management, project management, or related fields.
• In lieu of a degree, 11 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, vendor management, project management, or related field.
• Experience managing vendor performance, and leading cross-functional teams; Energy Efficiency, Demand Response or Electric Vehicle program experience
• Management/leadership experience working with cross-functional teams
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving record.

Desired

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
• MBA or Advanced Degree
• PE and PMP

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email [e-mail].
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [e-mail]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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