Program Operations Manager (Energy Efficiency)
Project/Program Name: Midstream Program
Overview: Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, this role supports managing a Utility Midstream energy efficiency program. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager and helping to manage the growth of the Midstream energy efficiency program delivery business in New Jersey. Specifically, they will help manage the development and growth of the program, build relationships with clients, mentor junior team members, and help design/implement program strategies and plans, as well as develop and execute marketing and recruiting strategies. The incumbent is expected to be onsite 3 days per week.
Scope of Services
The worker will deliver the following services and outputs:
- Assisting the Program Manager with managing and growing the Midstream energy efficiency program
- Assisting the Program Manager in optimizing the design and operations of the Midstream energy efficiency program, including the identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency measures and development of effective delivery strategies
- Assisting in leading the program towards hitting goals and managing performance
- Developing relationships and partnerships with major local, regional, and national market partners, through in-person and virtual interactions
- Engaging market partners through the application process
- Program implementation including development and execution of detailed and effective implementation and management plans, quality control, or program evaluation
- Helping manage and develop program forecasts, goals, and budgets
- Analyzing market trends and technologies to optimize existing programs
- Collaborating with regional and national teams
- Assisting Program Manager with the day-to-day management of program team members, contractors, and distributors
- Building and maintaining relationships while driving businesses towards the implementation of energy performance improvements using existing market knowledge and proven energy efficient technologies
- Goal achievement and reporting of results to clients
- Perform required local travel within New Jersey up to 25% of the time for client meetings, trade ally meetings, conferences and other events
Required Expertise
This engagement requires the following skills not available internally:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Environmental Science, Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, or related discipline (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
- 5+ years of experience developing designing and administering successful energy efficiency and demand reduction programs for utilities, state energy offices, state/local governments, and/or regional non-profits and/or related experience
- Experience in people management
- Familiarity with lighting, HVAC, and commercial kitchen equipment technologies
- Experience with the energy efficiency market in New Jersey
- Knowledge of sustainable building practices and technologies
- Ability to manage client relationships and communicate effectively
- Previous experience managing junior staff
- MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
- Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey
- Positive, reliable, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
- Excellent oral and written communications skills