Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Resource Innovations is seeking an Energy Efficiency Program Manager to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA or Madison WI. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Energy Efficiency Program Manager with a strong background in managing utility rebate programs for nonresidential customers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our dynamic environment, leading a team of outreach specialists, operations personnel, and engineering experts on impactful energy efficiency initiatives for commercial and industrial businesses throughout Iowa. Your influential position will involve shaping and executing both short and long-term implementation plans, spearheading program implementation efforts, and cultivating strong relationships with utility clients, industry influencers, and program participants

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and managers program design including the development of work plans to meet goals, aligning staff assignments, managing programs to goal and providing accurate forecasting both internally and to clients.
• Delivers successful, large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility clients per contract terms and budgets.
• Identifies, defines, quantifies, tracks, and drives program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time.
• Continuously assesses project progress to goal and develops innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics.
• Manages, leads, and mentors a dynamic team by setting and reviewing performance standards and objectives.
• Analyzes market and contractor participation data, including geographic analysis and opportunity assessments
• Develops, manages, and fosters partnerships with subcontractors, community groups, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders.
• Manages client expectations, satisfaction, communications, and resolves and/or escalates client issues.
• Interfaces with key internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Finance, and HR to develop efficiencies to meet program needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related field of study is required
• 3-5 years experience supporting a utility energy efficiency program
• Proven leadership in fast paced environment
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• Ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and think critically to solve problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and time management

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.