ITC/PTC Program Manager

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is seeking an ITC/PTC Program Manager to lead end-to-end qualification work for ITC and PTC across its hydro portfolio. You will own project timelines, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and ensure evidentiary trails for defense of credits.

The role requires fluency with hydropower project lifecycles, ability to interpret IRS guidance at a high level, and strong reporting to executives. Some travel (~10%) may be required if not located in DC metro.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Business, or a related technical/analytical field.
• 3 to 8+ years of professional experience in energy project development, asset management, project controls, or renewable energy finance/tax credit compliance.
• Cross-functional familiarity with ITC/PTC and IRS regulatory concepts, with willingness to learn.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Credit Qualification Oversight: coordinate inputs, documentation, and milestones for ITC/PTC qualifications.
• Audit & Diligence Readiness: maintain clean, auditable qualification files for all facilities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: central hub for inputs from supporting departments.
• IRS Compliance Alignment: interpret requirements and capture evidentiary trails for tax compliance.
• Vendor & Deliverable Tracking: monitor reports, studies, and certifications tied to tax credits.
• Schedule & Milestone Monitoring: track master timelines and align with tax deadlines.
• Executive Reporting: dashboards and status reports on program health and risks.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional fluency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, PM, or Business

Job description

About the Company

Founded in 2010, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (ECRE) acquires, enhances, and operates hydroelectric power facilities across the United States. Today, Eagle Creek owns and operates 85 facilities across 18 states, with a nearly 700 MW portfolio that provides reliable, low-carbon power to more than 260,000 homes.

Eagle Creek is committed to creating long-term value for its stakeholders and the communities it serves through a focus on safety, integrity, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. Through strategic investments, operational excellence, and continued growth, the company aims to expand its renewable energy platform and play a meaningful role in the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Summary of the Position

ECRE is seeking a versatile, self-directed, and highly organized ITC/PTC Program Manager to drive the end-to-end lifecycle of our Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) initiatives for our hydropower portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the single point of accountability, bridging cross-functional inputs, and owning the qualification work and the evidence set that makes each facility’s credits defensible.

While you will not be expected to be a tax code expert or a lead design engineer, you must possess enough technical fluency to understand hydropower project lifecycles, track vendor deliverables, interpret high-level IRS compliance requirements, and manage cross-functional timelines and budgets.

Main Responsibilities

• Credit Qualification Oversight: Serve as the single point of coordination for tracking and verifying all inputs, documentation, and milestones required to secure ITC/PTC qualifications.
• Audit & Diligence Readiness: Maintain a clean, contemporaneous qualification file for each facility that withstands tax-preparer, credit-buyer, insurer, and IRS review.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the central hub for a matrixed team, aligning inputs from supporting departments to support qualification requirements.
• IRS Compliance Alignment: Work alongside internal tax specialists to interpret high-level IRS requirements and ensure that project workflows capture the necessary evidentiary trail for tax compliance.
• Vendor & Deliverable Tracking: Monitor external vendor and contractor deliverables specifically tied to tax credit qualification requirements, ensuring reports, studies, and certifications are delivered on schedule.
• Schedule & Milestone Monitoring: Maintain a master program tracker to monitor critical path qualification milestones, ensuring that project execution timelines managed by the PM team align with tax deadlines and safe-harbor rules.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare clear, concise executive-level dashboards and status reports summarizing program health, qualification risks, and key decision points for leadership and ownership.

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Business, or a related technical/analytical field.
• Experience: 3 to 8+ years of professional experience in energy project development, asset management, project controls, or renewable energy finance/tax credit compliance. Hydropower experience is a strong plus.
• Cross-Functional Fluency: Basic familiarity with energy tax credits (ITC/PTC) and an eagerness to learn IRS regulatory frameworks with the support of internal specialists.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered where appropriate.

Competencies

• Communication:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical and financial tracking into executive-ready reporting.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and matrixed or cross-functional team workflows.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, teams, customers, or partners.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and exercise sound judgment.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate work.
• Technical/Functional Expertise: Comfortable reading technical project documentation, engineering reports, and understanding the core components of renewable energy assets (hydro-specific knowledge is highly preferred).
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing priorities, processes, or business needs.
• Accountability: Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver expected results.
• Customer/Service Orientation: Ability to understand and respond effectively to customer or stakeholder needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional travel (~10%) as part of the job responsibilities if the hire is not located locally in Washington, DC Metro area.

Work Schedule Requirements

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. This position is remote/hybrid and may require:

• Overtime as needed.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours based on business needs.
• The schedule and work hours may be adjusted based on organizational needs and the requirements of the position.

Benefits

Eagle Creek offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match
• Competitive holiday & PTO schedule, including time off for community volunteering.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status, position, length of service, and applicable plan requirements.

Salary disclosure

The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices in compliance with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.