Green Energy Project Manager
Job Description
Hybrid Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM (flexible), with two (2) days (16 hrs. between normal business hours) per week in office in Austin, TX
This position will be responsible for Project Management of a variety of projects in the Customer Renewable Energy Solutions work group.
Responsible for the planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, project status reporting, and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions pertaining to existing
renewable energy programs and renewable energy programs currently under development.
Skills & Experience
Project Management
Strong project management background (formal frameworks, planning, execution, stakeholder management).
PMP certification strongly preferred (either already held or in progress).
Experience with government or public-sector projects is a major plus.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-department initiatives.
Industry Knowledge
Experience in the energy or utility sector is highly valued.
Familiarity with solar programs, energy distribution grids, or renewable systems.
Understanding of cost of carbon, energy markets, or sustainability data.
Experience with Electric Utility systems, Billing, Meter Data Management, or Oracle CCMB a strong plus.
Technical / Analytical Skills
Power BI and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Strong analytical and research capabilities.
Experience creating and maintaining project documentation (charters, timelines, reports).
Procurement & Administration
Procurement or purchasing experience highly desirable.
Familiarity with RFPs, vendor selection, and payment/invoicing workflows.
Over time, the role will involve developing RFPs, participating in evaluations, and managing invoices.
Methodology & Tools
Project Management Methodology: Primarily Waterfall (not heavily Agile).
Tools:
Microsoft Project – scheduling and tracking
Microsoft Excel & Power BI – analysis and reporting
Microsoft SharePoint & Teams – collaboration and documentation
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced Project Manager with Energy or Solar background.
Skilled in stakeholder management, cross-team collaboration, and project ownership.
Comfortable working in government or public utility settings.
Strong communicator and documentarian, able to translate technical details for diverse audiences.
Experienced with procurement processes and formal project documentation.
Data-driven mindset; analytical experience with Excel/Power BI.