Program Manager – Virtual Power Plant & Load Flexibility - Remote Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Budderfly is seeking a Program Manager for Virtual Power Plant and Load Flexibility to coordinate optimization systems, support partner integrations, and drive program performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines strategy and implementation, offers autonomy, and requires strong analytical and communication skills to enhance customer outcomes and grid reliability across the US. Location in Shelton, CT preferred, remote eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand response program management or related field.
• Understanding of demand response, VPP, energy efficiency, and battery program management.
• Experience working with AI in the energy sector.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Thrives in a start-up environment with ability to dig into work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of program management methodologies and tools.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ability to solve ambiguity.
• Self-starter with ability to translate operational data, event results, and performance trends into practical recommendations and measurable program improvements.
• Professional certifications such as PMP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy performance, dispatch results, and program data to identify trends and improvements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to internal teams, partners, and leadership.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with utility and energy market partners.
• Oversee program success and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Contribute to load flexibility strategy and expansion planning.
• Collaborate with sales, development, marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate with teams to prioritize client-reported issues and maintain clear client communication.
• Manage and oversee energy efficiency, VPP, and battery programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in energy management.
• Respond to RFPs or engage new business, coordinating with Technical Product Manager as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Demand response

VPP

Energy efficiency

Battery program management

AI in energy sector

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Program management methodologies

Start-up mindset

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Manager – Virtual Power Plant & Load Flexibility

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical, and creative thinker to fill the role of Virtual Power Plant Program Manager. This position will coordinate Budderfly's Optimization Systems, including VPP, Energy Efficiency, and Battery programs. The successful candidate will support partner integrations, manage programs, analyze program and event performance, and turn insights into actionable system and process improvements that strengthen customer outcomes. With the ability to work on both strategy and implementation, this role offers a fast-paced environment with plenty of autonomy.

Time Magazine Best Inventions of 2025 VPP Program

Why this Role is Important

Last year, our Energy Management team launched the first small commercial VPP in the country across three energy markets and one major utility program, with strong results. This year we have expanded both our territory and product suite and are looking for a highly motivated, creative problem solver to help us grow further. This role will help clients realize new revenue and savings opportunities while supporting grid reliability. Success will be measured by stronger program implementation, increased revenue, higher customer satisfaction, improved operational performance, and greater grid stability across the US.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy performance, customer and site response, dispatch results, and program data to identify trends, root causes, opportunities for improvement, and practical changes to internal systems, workflows, partner coordination, customer communication, and operating procedures.
• Communicate key findings, risks, and recommend next steps clearly to internal teams, partners, and senior management.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with Budderfly's utility and energy market partners while maintaining a personal touch in every interaction.
• Oversee program success and guide coordination and project management as Budderfly grows its optimization programs.
• Contribute to load flexibility strategy and expansion planning.
• Collaborate with the sales, development, marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure the highest level of program delivery and streamlined growth.
• Coordinate with team members and departments to prioritize client‑reported issues and maintain clear communication with clients.
• Manage and oversee the implementation and operation of energy efficiency, VPP, and battery programs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in energy management.
• Work as a team to respond to RFPs or engage new businesses, occasionally leading the effort and coordinating new work with the Technical Product Manager.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand response program management or a related field.
• Understanding of demand response, VPP, energy efficiency, battery program management and program growth beyond thermostats.
• Experience working with AI in the energy sector.
• Very strong organizational and time management skills.
• Thrives in a start‑up environment and willing to go deep into the work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of program management methodologies and tools.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced, highly dynamic environment with a core personal drive to find solutions in ambiguity.
• Self‑starter with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to turn operational data, event results, and performance trends into practical recommendations and measurable program improvements.
• Professional certifications such as PMP are preferred.

Location: Shelton, CT preferred; Remote eligible

Compensation: $115,000—$135,000 USD

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 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.

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