Project Manager, Uplight
CA$92.4-102.7k
+ Bonus
Clean energy technology partner
Be an early applicant
Clean energy technology partner
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$92.4-102.7k
+ Bonus
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To fuel the transition to clean energy in order to build a more sustainable future.
Role
Who you are
- Successful Technical Project Managers have a solid understanding of project management methodologies, particularly Agile and Waterfall methodologies applied to client facing implementations
- As a Technical Project Manager, you’ll be proficient in managing the project scope, tracking progress, identifying and managing risks, maintaining an accurate schedule, and effectively communicating with clients
- You should be comfortable with escalating both internally and externally
- This role requires someone who is extremely well organized, able to understand technical concepts, and skilled at crafting key messaging into a digestible format for customers
- Technical Project Managers must develop a good understanding of Uplight products and solutions in order to effectively deliver value for clients
- 5 years of Project / Program Management with leadership experience including 3 or more years leading complex SaaS projects
- Exceptional project management skills; experience delivering projects for electric utilities, energy-as-a-service providers, or other energy projects is a strong plus
- Proven track record of leading and implementing large scale projects with detailed reporting requirements
- Strong electricity industry knowledge is expected; knowledge of demand response, stationary battery storage, electric vehicles and / or virtual power plants is a plus
- Outstanding communication skills appropriate for C-suite audiences; ability to track and report on key project metrics, relationship to business objectives, and other success criteria in a clear and compelling manner
- Experience driving cross-functional product and engineering teams and collaborating with external partners
- Strong problem solving skills to proactively identify issues, interdependencies, and solutions
- BS/MS/PhD in engineering/science or equivalent work experience
What the job involves
- Uplight is seeking a Technical Project Manager to be responsible for executing and delivering projects for our utility clients, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
- The Technical Project Manager will join our Delivery team and lead cross-functional projects
- You will be working closely with our client and partners to help ensure that each project scope is successfully delivered, in a timely manner - ensuring customers are able to actualize the full value of their solution
- As a Technical Project Manager you will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, Account Management, and Support to deliver and advocate for our customers
- This role will report to the Manager, Implementation, and will work primarily on North American Client accounts
- Project Execution: Adhere to and reinforce project management best practices and standard operating procedures. Monitor project progress, track milestones, and address any deviations from the project plan. Proactively communicate project updates both to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate or address them. Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Communication: Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and achievements. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and other communication forums as needed
- Contract Management: Manage contracts and vendor relationships as needed for project success. Ensure that all contractual obligations for the project are met
- Quality Control: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with project requirements
- Issue Resolution: Identify and address issues that arise during the project, making decisions and adjustments to keep the project on track
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring effective collaboration. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports. Manage accurate epic and story creation and progress, tracking to deliverables, and/or committed deadlines
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management
- Project Launch & Closure: Ensure proper project closure by finalizing deliverables, conducting post-project evaluations, and documenting lessons learned for future projects. Seamless and timely handoff of client program details to the Operations and Account Management teams after launch
Application process
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Our take
Uplight provides end-to-end technology solutions that aim to increase efficiency within energy ecosystems. The company's tech solutions consist of energy personalization systems to motivate customers to use energy more efficiently, in addition to energy reports, marketplaces, and other API microservices. They're currently working with more than 80 of the world’s leading electric and gas utilities.
Uplight’s software gives these utility companies granular data about how customers consume energy in their homes and businesses and offers ways to reduce their base power demand. They also offer a consumer marketplace for finding rebates and deals on energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles.
The company has grown rapidly, reaching Unicorn status in 2021, despite only being founded two years previously. Uplight has since entered its next phase of growth, and is focused on significantly scaling its software solutions to further expand globally.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Supplemental Medical Plan: Our Employer of Record partner provides access to supplemental medical coverage tailored to the regulations and needs of your country.
- Generous PTO and Sick Time: Employees enjoy generous paid time off and sick leave to prioritize their well-being.
- Pension (where applicable): We know saving for the future is important, so we help contribute.
- Parental Leave: Support programs so you can focus on your growing family, specific to your country of residence.
- Learning and Development: Take charge of your career development with courses tailored to your interests and goals.
Company HQ
Boulder, CO
Leadership
Luis D'Acosta
(CEO)Previously Executive Vice President at Schneider Electronics, CEO at SEL, Director General of Mexico for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Power Systems Manager in Mexico for ABB.
Michelle Anastasi
(CPO)Prior to joining Uplight in 2021, Michelle wserved as the CPO at Mersive Technologies and Ibotta. She also spent 4 years at ComPsych as the VP of Human Resources.
Hannah Bascom
(Chief Growth/Commericial Officer)Previously, Hannah was a VP of Regulated Business at SPAN. She also spent nearly 5 years at Google as the Head of Energy Partnerships .
Jesse Demmel
(CTO)Jesse was previously the CTO of Sovrn Holdings before joining Uplight in 2021. He also spent nearly 4 years at Under Armour in VP Engineering roles and 3 years at MapMyFitness in Senior Development Manager/VP Engineering roles.
Sally Lambert
(COO)Sally has been at Uplight since 2019, initially joining the team as a Regional Director of Customer Success. Since then, she has held a number of roles and became COO in 2024. She previously held Director roles at Tendril and CLEAResult.
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