Senior Manager, Operations & Program Implementation

Walker-Miller Energy Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 124,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker-Miller Energy Services in Illinois seeks a Senior Manager of Business Operations & Implementation to lead strategic projects that launch and optimize energy efficiency programs and internal processes. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, define business and client requirements, develop project plans and milestones, and drive organizational readiness and continuous improvement.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience, PMP or Six Sigma preferred, and up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in field or related area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with business and technical contacts.
• PM leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational and technology projects across energy programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities for system implementations and program startups.
• Define business requirements and ensure technology solutions meet needs.
• Develop project plans, milestones and governance processes.
• Monitor risks, issues and project health; report findings to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, reporting and performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

7+ years of experience in field or related area

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Six Sigma Greenbelt, preferred

Job description

Walker-Miller Energy Services in Illinois seeks a Senior Manager of Business Operations & Implementation to lead strategic projects that launch and optimize energy efficiency programs and internal processes. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, define business and client requirements, develop project plans and milestones, and drive organizational readiness and continuous improvement.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience, PMP or Six Sigma preferred, and up to