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Renewables Programs Manager

This position is responsible for managing a team that leads and supports the development and management of current and future renewable energy programs, including the Simple Solar program, Community Solar program, REDI C&I program, CRSP program, CARES Utility Scale Subscription, CARES DG Subscription, CARES CIR, Income Qualified Community Solar, and Flex REC programs.

The Renewables Program Manager will manage existing programs in all aspects including program design, ensuring accurate accounting, billing, and participation, assisting and communicating with participants, required Regulatory filings, and implementation of new programs. The role is also responsible for translating business requests from management and other stakeholders into reporting deliverables for the organization such as: management summaries, detailed reports, and program impact projections of renewable programs. The position works with diverse teams across departments within GPC to accomplish objectives. The Renewables Program Manager will also be responsible for working closely with partner organizations, supporting renewable customer strategies, and communicating to customers and stakeholders regarding renewable energy programs. The role partners closely with leadership within Customer Solutions and across Renewable Development, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Technology, and external stakeholders to advance renewable strategy, deliver new programs, and continuously improve program operations.

Leads and oversees a portfolio of renewable energy programs ensuring consistent execution, compliance, and performance

Provides direction, prioritization, and guidance to Program Managers on the team responsible for individual programs

Accountable for supporting program design, implementation, enhancements, and ongoing operations across multiple renewable offerings

Serves as the primary escalation point for complex program, customer, regulatory, or stakeholder issues

Ensures accurate participation tracking, billing, accounting, and financial integrity across programs

Oversees preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, reports, and data requests

Applies and interprets utility rates, tariffs, contractual language, and program requirements across programs

Partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Technology, and Customer Solutions to deliver program outcomes

Translates leadership priorities and business questions into clear reporting, analysis, and actionable insights

Oversees the development of management summaries, dashboards, forecasts, and program impact projections

Identifies risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities and drives solutions across programs and processes

Leads coordination across cross functional teams to support new program launches and enhancements

Supports customer and stakeholder communications related to renewable programs

Represents renewable programs in leadership discussions and select internal or external forums

Coaches and mentors Program Managers to support consistent program ownership and professional growth

Drives continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies used to manage and report on programs

Demonstrates strong judgment, accountability, and decision making in a regulated environment

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or technical field preferred; MBA a plus

Prior experience in utility, renewable energy, or customer programs preferred, including regulatory support, rates and pricing, financial or economic analysis, customer solutions, power delivery, or energy programs

Demonstrated experience leading a team through complex programs and providing direction to other professionals

Advanced experience using data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel

Strong program leadership skills with the ability to guide multiple Program Managers and initiatives simultaneously

Ability to think strategically while also driving operational execution

Strong understanding of utility rates, marginal cost concepts, and regulatory frameworks

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for leadership

Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a regulated environment

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Models all aspects of Our Values

Demonstrates accountability for results, quality, and timeliness

Leads through influence, collaboration, and clear direction

Adapts effectively to changing regulatory, customer, and business environments

Builds trust and credibility with peers, partners, and leadership

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