Remote Strategic Utility Partnerships Manager

Slipstream; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slipstream, a nonprofit focused on accelerating climate solutions, seeks a Partnership Manager, Utilities to build and deepen relationships with electric and gas utilities, energy offices, and related partners in the U.S.

You will guide the development of new utility programs, support proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate with research, policy, and program teams to deliver innovative decarbonization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in utility partnerships, energy‑sector project management, program design, or related fields.
• Experience working with utilities, energy offices, or energy program implementers preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and Asana.
• Experience with proposal writing, RFP responses, and business development.
• Experience with budgets and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of utility and energy-sector partnerships; build new relationships and deepen existing ones.
• Identify opportunities for new or expanded utility programs, pilots, and services.
• Serve as a primary point of contact to utility partners, ensuring a high-quality partner experience.
• Attend utility conferences, regulatory forums, and industry events to represent Slipstream and maintain market visibility.
• Support internal leadership with strategic partner engagement planning.
• Lead or support internal ideation sessions to identify innovative solutions that meet utility partner needs.
• Translate partner priorities, regulatory requirements, and market trends into actionable project or program concepts.
• Support development of scopes, budgets, and project plans for proposed utility initiatives.
• Assist in development of new service offerings, including emerging technology pilots and decarbonization programs.
• Support proposal development and RFP responses for utility-funded programs and research.
• Collaborate with utility program implementation, research and innovation, and policy teams to ensure high-quality proposals aligned with Slipstream’s strategy.
• Contribute to data gathering, partner insights, and narrative development for winning proposals.
• Track partner pipeline, activities, and outcomes; share insights internally to guide strategy.
• Partner with research and innovation, utility program implementation, and policy teams to ensure cohesive delivery of utility-focused work.
• Assist project managers in aligning project deliverables with utility partner expectations.
• Provide internal staff with insights into utility market trends, partner feedback, and regulatory landscapes.
• Monitor changes in the utility sector, including regulatory developments, funding opportunities, and technology trends.
• Present program results, market insights, or research findings at regional or national events.
• Maintain strong visibility in the utility ecosystem on behalf of Slipstream.

Skills

Relationship building

Proposal writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

Slipstream, a nonprofit focused on accelerating climate solutions, seeks a Partnership Manager, Utilities to build and deepen relationships with electric and gas utilities, energy offices, and related partners in the U.S.

You will guide the development of new utility programs, support proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate with research, policy, and program teams to deliver innovative decarbonization initiatives.