Senior Operations Manager — Energy Efficiency Programs

Resource Innovations; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Resource Innovations is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team in New Jersey. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver large-scale energy-efficiency programs, manage budgets, and forecast performance for clients and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, contract negotiation, and strong communication as you coordinate design, execution, and delivery of program initiatives with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in energy-efficiency or DSM related fields.
• Proven success 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 consistently meeting deadlines with accuracy and within budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports 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.
• Coordinates the delivery of successful large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility client(s) per contract terms and program budgets.
• Identifies, defines, quantifies, tracks, and drives program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time.
• Continuously assesses project progress to goal and develop innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics.
• Manages cross-functional delivery team and subcontractors.
• Manages client expectations, satisfaction, and communications by resolving and/or escalating client issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Planning & strategy

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Client relationship

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/energy/engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team in New Jersey. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver large-scale energy-efficiency programs, manage budgets, and forecast performance for clients and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, contract negotiation, and strong communication as you coordinate design, execution, and delivery of program initiatives with internal teams and external partners.