Program Manager - Portfolio Management

About the role

Join our team in the electric utilities vegetation management sector as a Program Manager. You will coordinate requests from external and internal stakeholders such as utility commissions, third-party auditors, or internal departments. This role involves working with subject matter experts (SMEs), senior leadership, and other internal partners to manage requests and streamline responses in a time-sensitive manner.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for tracking all program activities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage and delegate requests from outside agencies, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Keep the team on track by following up on tasks, setting regular check-in meetings, and ensuring work is completed effectively.
• Serve as a strong communicator who can navigate conflicts, foster collaboration, and guide team members toward common objectives.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively, negotiating with stakeholders to find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Demonstrate professional business writing and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Confidence working with SMEs at any level, including executives; ability to schedule, prepare, and facilitate focused working sessions.
• Professional communication skills:
  • Written: Executive-ready writing (clear, concise, structured; strong grammar and tone control).
  • Verbal: Clear, poised, and succinct—able to lead meetings, summarize decisions, and drive outcomes.

Skills

• Analytical, strategic, problem-solving, research-oriented mindset, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle high-volume requests and tight deadlines.
• Nimble, curious, and a quick learner.
• Professional business writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-volume customer service experience with a personable, team-oriented approach.
• Experience in quality control and developing documentation.
• Experience handling confidential materials and performing quality control.
• Background in Google Earth/Google Maps and the ability to read spatial maps and understand underlying data sets.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match.
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts, FSA dependent care, and transportation/parking accounts.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Pay

This position pays between $103,000 and $120,000 annually and is an exempt, full-time role. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by work location, internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.