Senior Program Manager - Utility Energy Efficiency (Remote)

The Sustainability Grid; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses & benefits

Job summary

Evergreen Energy Partners is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of energy efficiency programs funded by utilities. The role focuses on executing at scale within regulated energy systems while managing client relationships and program performance.

You will lead Program Managers, drive budgets and KPIs, and collaborate on business development opportunities. This role requires senior-level experience, strong leadership, and the ability to operate in a remote, U.S.-based setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in energy efficiency programs
• Experience with utility-sponsored programs (critical)
• Understanding of utility program structures
• Regulatory requirements knowledge
• Team management and mentorship
• Client relationship management
• Decision-making under pressure
• Budgeting, forecasting, reporting

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs
• Ensure performance targets, budgets, and KPIs are met
• Lead and develop Program Managers and teams
• Drive performance, accountability and growth
• Manage budgets, forecasts, staffing, reporting and compliance
• Identify inefficiencies and scale effective processes
• Support proposals, new contracts, and growth opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Program management

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory understanding

Operations leadership

Job description

Evergreen Energy Partners is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of energy efficiency programs funded by utilities. The role focuses on executing at scale within regulated energy systems while managing client relationships and program performance.

You will lead Program Managers, drive budgets and KPIs, and collaborate on business development opportunities. This role requires senior-level experience, strong leadership, and the ability to operate in a remote, U.S.-based setting.