Program Manager, Virtual Power Plant

Budderfly; Shelton (CT); Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy management seeks a Program Manager for their Virtual Power Plant team. This pivotal role involves coordinating VPP programs, enhancing customer experience, and collaborating with various teams to implement strategies for program growth and success.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in demand response program management.
• Understanding of demand response program management and growth.
• Professional certifications such as project management certification (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with utility and market partners.
• Oversee program rollouts and coordination.
• Monitor program performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Program management methodologies

Job description

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Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Location: Remote

Saving the World! Help Wanted…

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. With zero upfront investment, Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Celebrating 4 years on the Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list.

We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of Virtual Power Plant Program Manager. This role will be the primary coordinator and program administrator of our VPP programs. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Virtual Power Plant (VPP) partner integrations, manage launches, and own post-launch partner support and program growth.

Why this Role is Important:

Our Energy Management team is a dynamic group of high performers, launching VPP capability and advanced technology across our portfolio of over 7000 commercial sites nationwide. A successful candidate will keep our end Customer experience top of mind while expanding our programs with utilities and energy market partners in target growth areas to deliver deep energy savings. As a Program Manager, you will show direct success by enabling program implementation and continued growth, increasing revenue, customer satisfaction, and grid stability.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with Budderfly’s Utility and Energy Market partners while maintaining a personal touch with every interaction.
• Oversee program rollouts and guide coordination and project management as Budderfly grows its VPP programs.
• Contribute to VPP strategy & expansion planning.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Development, Marketing, Product, and our customer success team to ensure the highest level of program delivery and streamlined growth.
• Contribute directly to the development and implementation of strategies to meet internal growth targets.
• Coordinate with team members and departments to prioritize clients-reported issues and demands and maintain clear communication with clients.
• Manage and oversee the implementation and operation of demand response or VPP programs.
• Monitor program performance and make data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present reports on program performance to senior management.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in energy management.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand response program management or a related field.
• Understanding of Demand Response program management and program growth beyond thermostats, including but not limited to Batteries, Solar, Electric Vehicles and additional load control technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of program management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a core personal drive to find solutions.
• Self starter with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Professional certifications such as project management certification (PMP) are preferred.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career web page as a result of your disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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