Energy Efficiency Programs Manager

Thielsch Engineering, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k)

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The RISE Group seeks a Program Manager to oversee energy efficiency programs, coordinate with Program Administrators, and drive performance, KPI achievement, and compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, report on budgets and forecasts, and communicate priorities to stakeholders. This full-time role requires 40 hours weekly with travel across MA, RI, and additional territories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Energy Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations management, account management, or energy efficiency program delivery.
• Experience with utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs or related customer-facing service programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor KPIs, track performance metrics, analyze trends, and develop corrective action plans.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, utility representatives, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel periodically throughout MA, RI, and other program territories.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between RISE and Program Administrators, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Lead day-to-day program administration activities and ensure successful execution of energy efficiency programs.
• Monitor and manage program KPIs, production metrics, participation levels, energy savings, budgets, and other contractual performance requirements.
• Coordinate activities across operations, sales, project management, QA/QC, customer service, contractor management, and finance teams.
• Develop and maintain program reporting, dashboards, forecasts, presentations, and status updates for Program Administrators and RISE leadership.
• Facilitate regular operational, tactical, and strategic meetings with Program Administrators and internal stakeholders.
• Track program pipelines, participation trends, forecasted production, incentive activity, and budget performance.
• Identify operational risks, performance gaps, compliance concerns, and implement corrective action plans.
• Respond to escalated issues from Program Administrators, customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders and drive timely resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Energy Management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

The RISE Group seeks a Program Manager to oversee energy efficiency programs, coordinate with Program Administrators, and drive performance, KPI achievement, and compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, report on budgets and forecasts, and communicate priorities to stakeholders. This full-time role requires 40 hours weekly with travel across MA, RI, and additional territories.