Senior Program Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs

Digitailor; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead energy efficiency programs with multi-million dollar budgets. You will drive program direction, manage budgets, and ensure quality and compliance across teams and contractors.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor staff, and translate objectives into actionable plans while communicating performance and risks to leadership.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program or project management, and execution against measurable goals.
• Strong analytical judgment and the confidence to make decisions, explain tradeoffs, and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, coordinate resources, and address performance issues directly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Program direction and results; set priorities across multiple programs and translate objectives into plans.
• Budgets and resources; define staffing and budget requirements and collaborate on forecasts.
• Quality and compliance; meet utility requirements, contract goals, budgets, and cost-effectiveness.
• Process improvement; lead changes to tools, procedures, and workflows for staff and contractors.
• Client relationships; build credibility through preparation, technical understanding, and dependable delivery.
• Team leadership; establish expectations, delegate responsibilities, and mentor staff.
• Reporting and communication; prepare quarterly and annual business reviews and clearly explain performance.

Skills

Energy efficiency technologies

Strategic planning

Program management

Team leadership

Analytical judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, building science, communications, business, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Willdan is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead energy efficiency programs with multi-million dollar budgets. You will drive program direction, manage budgets, and ensure quality and compliance across teams and contractors.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor staff, and translate objectives into actionable plans while communicating performance and risks to leadership.