Program Manager (Energy)

Willdan Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Program Manager in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves overseeing the Commercial Direct Install Program aimed at reducing energy consumption. Candidates should have over 12 years of program management experience and demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to energy efficiency. The right candidate will communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage teams to drive program success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in program management.
• Strong personal commitment to the mission and values.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and budget resource requirements.
• Monitor program tasks and report on progress.
• Mentor and motivate outreach personnel.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Data Tracking

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Willdan is seeking a Program Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The Program Manager will play a vital role in the design, planning, and implementation of Willdan's Commercial Direct Install Program aimed at reducing energy consumption. Reporting directly to the Executive Manager, you will be responsible for making key operational decisions to meet program objectives, engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and monitoring overall program effectiveness. A strong background in managing door-to-door sales teams is preferred, as you will be expected to lead and motivate outreach personnel to achieve high-performance results in the field. This role is critical to driving continuous improvement and ensuring program success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the staff and budget resource requirements, operational expectations, and internal reporting requirements needed to achieve annual goals.
• Monitoring program tasks, reporting and follow-up on progress and achievements.
• Communicating directly with field staff and small business customers.
• Mentoring and motivating field personnel including sales teams to close projects with high value multi-national chains, public agencies, small to medium sized businesses, and non-profits.
• Organize, schedule, and participate in field site visits, client meetings, and off-site customer meetings as needed.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely input of energy savings data into Willdan's database system.
• Oversee and manage the relationship between Willdan, the client and the contractor network.
• Develop tools, processes and procedures to facilitate contractor projects.
• Track subcontractor progress in relation to budgets, targets and forecasts.
• Supports/Leads continuous improvement evaluation and recommendations. Ensures operational efficiency, quality customer service, and drives best practices.
• Ability to recognize inefficiencies in processes and develop solutions.
• Continuously monitors progress regarding contract goals, budgets and cost-effectiveness, making program tactical changes as needed.
• Delivers clear and transparent program messaging for both external customer and internal staff.
• Addresses customer service complaints and feedback; seeks solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Actively mentored by Executive Management Team to continue skill development.
• Provides clear and effective communication with all customers including team members, stakeholders, cross-functional groups, etc.
• Engagement in any and all areas critical to program success.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in program management.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to carry out systematic data tracking and reporting processes.
• Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Budget, expenses, payroll, and/or accounting management experience.
• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of Willdan and its clients.
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships, collaborate with internal staff, customers, and contractors.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects effectively, with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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