Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager, Resource Innovations

• Bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field of study
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in energy-efficiency or DSM specific related experience
• 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
• Proficient in establishing job and work process flows
• 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

Desirable

• Resource Innovations is seeking a Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager to join our growing team in Chicago, IL
• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Program Manager with a strong background in Commercial and Industrial energy efficiency program design and implementation to join our dynamic team
• As Senior Program Manager you will be a part of a leadership team that manages and oversees outreach, operations, technical, and marketing professionals to deliver large-scale programming and exceed client goals and expectations
• The Senior Program Manager will play a highly visible role both internally and externally and will be responsible for developing and delivering short- and long-term implementation plans, budgets and forecasts; leading cross-functional program implementation activities; and developing trusted relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and program contacts
• Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact
• Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges
• Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change
• Support 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 both internally and to clients
• Coordinate the delivery of successful large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility client(s) per contract terms and program budgets
• Identify, define, quantify, track, and drive program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time
• Continuously assess project progress to goal and develop innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics
• Manage subcontractors, community partners, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders
• Manage client expectations, satisfaction, and communications by resolving and/or escalating client issues
• Interface with key internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Finance, and HR to develop efficiencies to meet program needs
• Other duties as assigned