Senior Program Director – State Energy Program

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Develop start-up and implementation plans with input from implementation team to deliver all program elements on time while meeting or exceeding all requirements.
• Establish excellent project management tools to track and report on progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all stakeholders to ensure alignment to project schedule and rapid contingency planning as needed.
• Clearly communicate and inspire implementation team to aligned goals and objectives.
• Keep abreast of U.S. Department Of Energy guidelines and developments to ensure ongoing program compliance and success.
• Keep abreast of economic, policy and technology developments and changes related to energy and energy efficiency both locally and nationally.
• Assume responsibility for identifying and capitalizing upon new opportunities for enhancing the program and services in alignment with evolving client, market, or customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in related fields such as Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, etc. or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Sustainability, Program Management, or Demand Side Management Programs.
• Experience leading and managing a complex program team.
• Experience owning a large and complex program budget and P&L.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams successfully and build collegial and collaborative team culture through direct and indirect leadership.
• Working knowledge of the energy efficiency industry history and landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a complex strategic vision and translate its pursuit into actionable tactics, actions, and objectives.
• Executive level communication and presentation skills.
• Contract negotiation expertise.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office software suite.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage risks and issues across all facets of program implementation.
• Financial management budgeting and reporting experience.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar programs.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a practical, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and broader organization.