Project Manager II

About the role

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager II for a Contract position with a client in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on project management, marketing coordination, and program execution for energy efficiency marketing and program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, schedules, deliverables, approvals, dependencies, and execution activities for energy efficiency marketing and program initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and deployment of customer-facing marketing materials across digital, email, direct mail, web, bill inserts, community outreach, and customer service channels.
• Partner with energy efficiency program teams to support customer acquisition, participation, retention, and program awareness efforts.
• Serve as the primary coordination point between marketing, regulatory, legal, customer operations, analytics teams, vendors, and external agencies.
• Monitor program and campaign performance metrics, participation rates, customer engagement trends, and project milestones.
• Support budget tracking, purchase orders, invoices, estimates, and campaign schedules while ensuring projects remain on time and within scope.
• Ensure all communications, marketing materials, and program activities align with regulatory requirements, brand standards, and compliance guidelines.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Environmental Studies, Energy Management, Public Relations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in: Project Management, Marketing Coordination, Program Management, Communications, Customer Engagement
• Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating creative development, approvals, campaign execution, and vendor management activities.
• Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Project Management Tools, Performance Reporting, Work Management Platforms
• Strong organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional and matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Utility, Energy, Sustainability, Public Sector, or Regulated Industry environment.
• Knowledge of: Energy Efficiency Programs, Rebate Programs, Conservation Initiatives, Demand-Side Management, Customer Education Campaigns
• Experience supporting regulatory reviews, compliance-driven marketing activities, and program reporting.
• Experience working with external agencies, implementation contractors, community organizations, printers, and fulfillment vendors.
• Experience with Wrike or similar work management tools.
• PMP Certification, Agile experience, or formal project management training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
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