Energy Program Manager I: Single-Family Impact & Growth

Franklin Energy / AM Conservation; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Energy is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee energy efficiency programs with senior leadership support. You will manage budgets, reports, and client relationships while guiding project teams toward delivering defined energy goals.

The role emphasizes program learning, financial acumen, and strategic direction, including performance measurement, invoicing, and coordination with partners. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in science degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of management experience or 1+ years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs.
• Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment – preferred.
• Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications – preferred.
• Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
• Provide client communications and reporting
• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
• Seeks Senior Leadership support regarding developing and expanding client relationships
• Support partner and client contract management process
• Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team
• Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
• Recognize when issues are occurring and seek assistance within program(s)
• Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
• Develop and manage production plan for program
• Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
• Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
• Managing one to two individually ran utility programs
• Report out on program performance and financial metrics
• Developing financial acumen and program strategy skillset
• Support Business Development with providing information on program re-bids, RFP, and client expansions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Program management

Diversity & inclusion

Sales

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s in science degree

Job description

Franklin Energy is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee energy efficiency programs with senior leadership support. You will manage budgets, reports, and client relationships while guiding project teams toward delivering defined energy goals.

The role emphasizes program learning, financial acumen, and strategic direction, including performance measurement, invoicing, and coordination with partners. Travel up to 40% may be required.