Program Manager – VPP & Load Flexibility - Remote Eligible

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy performance, customer and site response, dispatch results, and program data to identify trends, root causes, opportunities for improvement, and practical changes to internal systems, workflows, partner coordination, customer communication, and operating procedures.
• Communicate key findings, risks, and recommend next steps clearly to internal teams, partners, and senior management.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with Budderfly’s Utility and Energy Market partners while maintaining a personal touch with every interaction.
• Oversee program success and guide coordination and project management as Budderfly grows its Optimization programs.
• Contribute to Load Flexibility strategy & expansion planning.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Development, Marketing, Product, and customer success team to ensure the highest level of program delivery and streamlined growth.
• Coordinate with team members and departments to prioritize clients-reported issues and maintain clear communication with clients.
• Manage and oversee the implementation and operation of Energy Efficiency, VPP, and Battery programs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in energy management.
• Work as a team to respond to RFPs or engage new businesses, occasionally leading the effort and coordinating new work with our Technical Product Manager to deliver new capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand response program management or a related field.
• Understanding of Demand Response, VPP, Energy Efficiency, Battery program management and program growth beyond thermostats, including but not limited to Batteries, Solar, Electric Vehicles, and additional load control technologies.
• Understanding and experience working with AI in the energy sector.
• Very strong organizational and time management skills.
• Thrives in start-up environment and willing to go deep into the work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of program management methodologies and tools.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment with a core personal drive to find solutions in ambiguity.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn operational data, event results, and performance trends into practical recommendations and measurable program improvements.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
Opportunity to work as part of an award-winning team that values its members and works together to constantly innovate and achieve positive change.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Varies