Associate Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Associate Program Manager to support the successful delivery of client programs. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Support the management of client programs across all phases, including planning, implementation, and closeout
• Cross-functional coordination with engineering, marketing, software development, operations, and analytics to ensure successful program delivery
• Manage program budgets, costs, and financial performance for contracts typically ranging from $1M–$2M in annual revenue (excluding incentives)
• Participate in contract development, negotiations, and execution, including supporting contract modifications and changes
• Prepare business plans, statements of work, specifications, and operating budgets
• Maintain program performance against milestones, schedules, and KPIs, identifying risks and supporting corrective actions
• Analyze program challenges and opportunity areas; evaluate options and recommend solutions
• Ensure program alignment with market trends, client goals, and evolving business needs
• Develop strategies and tactics to drive effective program performance and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless program lifecycle delivery
• Contribute to the creation of technical content or intellectual property
• Provide guidance to team members and may directly manage employees in certain program structures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• 3–4 years of project or program management experience
• 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing program deliverables
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Financial acumen with experience tracking budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and recommend actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders
• The ability to manage programs with moderate complexity and risk (e.g., new clients, new products, evolving scopes)
• Experience in energy efficiency, utilities, or client-facing services is a plus

Qualifications

• Meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations

Skills

• Project or program management
• Financial management
• Collaboration and cross-functional coordination
• Analysis and problem-solving
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and team management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid health care concierge service
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave time
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee recognition program
• Employee assistance program
• On-demand training courses

Pay

$90,000 DOT

Schedule

Not specified