Senior Energy Efficiency Programs Leader (Chicago)

Resource-Innovations; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Resource Innovations in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a strong background in commercial and industrial energy efficiency program design to join our team. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale programs, manage budgets and forecasts, and develop client relationships.

You will play a visible role with internal teams and external partners, shaping implementation plans and ensuring program success while aligning with our mission to drive clean energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in energy-efficiency or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing project scopes, budgets, and plans.
• Ability and experience in short- and long-range planning and strategy.
• Previous contract development and negotiation experience.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of program design including the creation of work plans to meet goals, aligning staff assignments, managing program to goal, and providing accurate forecasting both internally and to clients.
• Coordinate the delivery of successful large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility client(s) per contract terms and program budgets.
• Identify, define, quantify, track, and drive program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time.
• Continuously assess project progress to goal and develop innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics.
• Manage subcontractors, community partners, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations, satisfaction, and communications by resolving and/or escalating client issues.
• Interface with key internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Finance, and HR to develop efficiencies to meet program needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Energy efficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Resource Innovations in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a strong background in commercial and industrial energy efficiency program design to join our team. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale programs, manage budgets and forecasts, and develop client relationships.

You will play a visible role with internal teams and external partners, shaping implementation plans and ensuring program success while aligning with our mission to drive clean energy