Strategic Energy Program Manager – Hybrid

San Diego Community Power (CA); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community Power is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SDREN portfolio, overseeing CPUC-funded residential and commercial energy programs under a Senior Program Manager. The role includes budget, contractor management, reporting and broad stakeholder engagement.

The position collaborates with the SDREN Operations Team and partner agencies to deliver program outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance and equitable access to clean energy across the region.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential/commercial energy programs and/or CPUC-funded programs.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, decarbonization, or DERs.
• Understanding of environmental justice and equity in energy work.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage SDREN programs, including budget tracking and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead coordination with Community Power staff, consultants, and partners.
• Monitor progress and recommend improvements for program delivery.
• Serve as primary contact for program activities with funding agencies and boards.
• Support RFP development and contract management.
• Draft staff reports and presentations for board meetings.

Skills

Energy programs

Stakeholder engagement

Budget tracking

Contractor management

Program marketing

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Video conferencing tools

Job description

San Diego Community Power is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SDREN portfolio, overseeing CPUC-funded residential and commercial energy programs under a Senior Program Manager. The role includes budget, contractor management, reporting and broad stakeholder engagement.

The position collaborates with the SDREN Operations Team and partner agencies to deliver program outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance and equitable access to clean energy across the region.