Interconnection Program Manager - Hybrid, Equity & Growth

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Open PTO

Hybrid work policy

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

New Leaf Energy is seeking an Interconnection Project Manager (DG) to lead utility interconnection efforts across markets. You will coordinate across Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations, owning the full lifecycle and driving strategic decisions with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in energy or utility settings, strong project management skills, and experience with Salesforce and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience with preference for energy and direct electric utility experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Policy, Finance, Business, or Environmental Science preferred.
• Strong project management, reporting, and technical skills, with Salesforce and Smartsheet/Microsoft Project experience.
• Interest in renewable energy, climate action, and fast-paced company growth.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interconnection efforts between Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
• Lead interconnection due diligence and research for new market entry.
• Own interconnection lifecycle and communicate risks to cross-functional teams.
• Manage relationships with utilities and negotiate outcomes; own application submittals.
• Develop project management infrastructure, trackers, and reports; monitor critical path risks.

Skills

Project management

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Energy industry

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering background

Tools

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

New Leaf Energy is seeking an Interconnection Project Manager (DG) to lead utility interconnection efforts across markets. You will coordinate across Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations, owning the full lifecycle and driving strategic decisions with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in energy or utility settings, strong project management skills, and experience with Salesforce and Smartsheet.