Energy Utilities Launch Program Manager
Must Haves (Non-Negotiables)
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in Program Management, preferably with utilities or in the energy sector.
Proven success in launching pilot projects or strategic initiatives with utilities and large enterprise partners.
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically.
Experience with demand response programs, VPPs, or distributed energy resources (DER).
Familiarity with HVAC and battery technologies or related energy management solutions.
Proven experience and ability to develop and execute consultative sales strategies that drive value growth for Utility customers
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity
Strong negotiation skills: ability to understand contractual, legal language
Ability to lead and work in cross-functional environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent communicator who possesses a combination of business acumen, industry experience, technical and interpersonal skills.
Experience with program management and a proven record as an effective leader / influencer is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Our clients Energy Utilities Launch Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end launch readiness of our clients Energy Solutions, with an initial focus on the Battery Enabled Heat Pump offering. This role ensures product, channel, marketing, operations, systems, and utility program readiness to support successful market launches and scalable deployments. The role serves as the operational and launch execution counterpart to our clients Energy Portfolio Product Manager, translating product strategy into repeatable launch processes, utility enrollment readiness, and operational execution. The Program Manager works cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Utility partners to ensure our clients Energy launches are executable, compliant, and scalable. This position requires to work onsite in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
• Lead and coordinate the product, channel, and marketing readiness for the launch of our clients Energy Battery Enabled Heat Pump.
• Prepare and ensure all process and system readiness for product launches and subsequent Utility Program enrollments.
• Act as the operational point of coordination between Utilities, internal teams, and external partners during launches and deployments.
• Manage and cultivate ongoing operational relationships with key Utility partners.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all product and program deployments.
• Become a subject matter expert on all of our clients Energy tools and act as a primary trainer for internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between utilities, partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables for all launch activities.
• Manage operational relationships with Utility partners, ensuring enrollment, execution, and reporting processes are clearly defined and scalable.
• Prepare our clients Energy operations for utility program participation, including incentive processing, measurement & verification support, and compliance requirements.
• Support the successful operation of utility pilots and commercial programs post-launch.