Senior Manager, Building Electrification Programs

ICLEI USA; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San José's SJCE is seeking a Manager of Building Electrification Programs (Senior Power Resources Specialist) to lead strategy, delivery, and scaling of electrification programs for residential and commercial customers.

The role oversees a portfolio of programs, drives equitable access to decarbonization, and seeks external funding, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence in downtown San José.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or related field to utility business.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.
• Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required.
• Form 700: Outside investments disclosure requirement for office disclosure within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the EcoHome portfolio of programs that includes EcoHome Rebate, EcoHome Payment Plan, EcoHome Network, and EcoHome Contractor Install Bonus.
• Provide strategic direction and support staff members to launch a renter-focused portable heat pump pilot and a commercial technical assistance program in fiscal year 2026-2027.
• Support development and growth of the electrification workforce, developing program offerings and engaging key stakeholders.
• Ensure building electrification programs are delivered effectively, aligned with market conditions and local and state regulations, and responsive to customer needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on building electrification, providing technical support for program implementation and design as well as supporting educational campaigns.
• Represent SJCE in working groups with other community choice aggregators, City departments, and industry stakeholders to support program implementation and innovation as well as responsiveness to upcoming regulations.
• Track federal, state, and local funding opportunities that align with SJCE’s near-term and long-term programs, and lead SJCE’s efforts to apply for and secure such funding.
• Participate in advocacy for funding opportunities that arise through the California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission.
• Present to the City Council, Community Advisory Commission, and other stakeholder groups as needed.
• Supervise and support two staff members, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.

Skills

Job Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Fiscal Management

Initiative

Political Skill

Problem Solving

Supervision

Vision/Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of San José's SJCE is seeking a Manager of Building Electrification Programs (Senior Power Resources Specialist) to lead strategy, delivery, and scaling of electrification programs for residential and commercial customers.

The role oversees a portfolio of programs, drives equitable access to decarbonization, and seeks external funding, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence in downtown San José.