Energy Program Manager II — Client Delivery & Growth

Franklin Energy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Energy is a driving force in the clean energy sector, overseeing multiple energy efficiency programs and fostering client relationships across utilities and partners. This Program Manager II role focuses on budget oversight, strategic direction, and delivering measurable energy outcomes.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will work with clients and energy professionals to meet program goals, manage resources, and develop talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Background in engineering, technology or science 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.
• 4 or more years of management experience or 2 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs.

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
• Support partner and client contract management process
• Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team, penetrating client organizations, collaborates with Senior Leadership regarding developing and expanding client, penetrating client organization with solid relationships built
• Establish and maintain opportunities for community engagement, such as establishing relationships with community colleges, utilities, condo associations, etc.
• Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
• Acting as a company stakeholder by leading and supporting company trainings, development, safety initiatives, and more
• Identify and develop talents
• Develop and deliver polished and prepared client presentations; responds to client questions with confidence and accuracy
• 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 multiple or joint utility programs
• Report out on program performance and financial metrics to make recommendations to the utility and client
• Proficient financial acumen and program strategy skillset
• Assisting Business Development with collaboration and sharing of expertise on sector-based program design, program re-bids, and client expansions
• Recognize when issues are occurring and take proper steps towards resolution

Skills

Leadership

Workload prioritization

Effective communication

Sales or business development

Data analysis

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Engineering/technology or science background

Job description

Franklin Energy is a driving force in the clean energy sector, overseeing multiple energy efficiency programs and fostering client relationships across utilities and partners. This Program Manager II role focuses on budget oversight, strategic direction, and delivering measurable energy outcomes.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will work with clients and energy professionals to meet program goals, manage resources, and develop talent.