Project and Program Management

Project and Program Management Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 12-Month Contract Pay Range: $68-74/hr Schedule: Standard eight-hour day with core business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote work eligible on Fridays. Our client, a large California energy utility, is seeking a Project and Program Management to administer its demand response programs. These programs compensate customers for conserving energy on hot days, when conservation is needed most. You will oversee program operations, validate participant and vendor payments, and coordinate with teams across the organization. You will make sure programs meet California Public Utilities Commission requirements and deliver a strong customer experience. This role includes a rotating on-call schedule during demand response season (May through October). Job Responsibilities: In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Demand Response Programs department. Key responsibilities include: Administering demand response programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational objectivesOverseeing day-to-day program operationsValidating participant and vendor paymentsCoordinating with cross-functional teams, including IT, Supply Management, Marketing, Accounting, and PolicySupporting regulatory filings and program design activitiesProviding guidance to program support staffPromoting a positive customer experience for participating customers and aggregatorsEssential Job Duties and Job Functions: Manage demand response programs and ensure they operate in compliance with all California Public Utilities Commission requirementsEnsure customers and aggregators participating in the programs have a good customer experienceReview invoices and confirm program expenditures are appropriate and within budgetEvaluate program performance and recommend process improvements that enhance effectiveness, operational efficiency, and complianceContinuously seek opportunities to improve program cost and performanceFacilitate communication and coordination among multiple departments, including IT, Marketing, Accounting, and PolicyManage stakeholder engagement and satisfactionMaintain awareness of trends, business conditions, and internal processes and practices affecting component projects or the overall programParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately once per month during demand response season (May through October), including weekend availability during assigned periods to support and initiate demand response events as neededKnowledge and Skills: Experience coordinating across multiple departments and building effective working relationships with diverse stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to manage a variety of responsibilities requiring both quantitative analysis and strong written communication skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to review invoices and manage program spend within budgetEducation and Experience: Bachelor's degree required2-5 years of relevant experience (Level II) ...