Solar Programs, Senior Project Manager (Remote - US)

Energy Solutions - USA; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Project Manager in Solar Programs, where your expertise will drive significant energy solutions. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team focused on implementing innovative renewable energy projects that contribute to a decarbonized future. You'll manage project execution, facilitate collaboration, and communicate progress with key stakeholders, all while working in a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pre-tax Contribution Plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience with 5+ years in project management.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables and ensure quality control.
• Conduct data analysis and track industry trends.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Risk Management

Client Interaction

Education

Technical Bachelor's Degree in Energy-related Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Office365, SharePoint, OneNote)

Excel

Python

Job description

Solar Programs, Senior Project Manager (Remote - US)

Portland

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

Energy Solutions is currently seeking a full-time Solar Programs Senior Project Manager to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Department. As a member of the DERs Department, you will lead the team that implements processes related to contracting for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that incentivize the adoption of distributed and community solar. Solar energy is critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing overall direction, execution, quality control and completion of project deliverables
• Facilitating changes in requirements, documentation, processes and systems
• Communicating project progress to management, clients and utility partners
• Interacting with customers, clients, utility partners, and external collaborators, including leading meetings and presentations
• Conducting robust data analysis
• Tracking of industry trends and other market changes that impact DERs
• Organizing and facilitating in-person meetings, conference calls, and facilitated collaboration sessions
• Conducting program status meetings, capture escalations, and resolve
• Employee supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• A technical bachelor's degree in an energy-related discipline preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience (graduate school years applicable)
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed technical and quantitative analysis including expert experience in Excel (experience in Python also preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct large collaborative facilitated sessions
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk management and mitigation
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage tactical and strategic tasks
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and to serve as the primary point of client contact for some projects
• Ability to work, push forward, and thrive juggling many activities and communications
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Office365, SharePoint, OneNote)
• Familiarity and/or experience working with solar programs
• Experience and fluency with the utility incentive program and regulatory framework
• Experience working directly with government bodies and utilities strongly preferred
• Direct experience in incentive program design and implementation
• Ability to review and analyze legislative and contract documentation

Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience within the pay band of $92,000 - $125,000 / Annually. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility: We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!