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Program Manager II - Energy Efficiency

Location: Must be located within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, or San Diego Counties to be considered

Ready to make a difference?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager to join our Southern California Equitable Building Decarbonization team. This role requires regular travel across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, and San Diego Counties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with community-based organizations and a deep understanding of the needs of residential customers undergoing significant home upgrades related to electrification or energy efficiency.

As a pivotal member of our team, the Program Manager will oversee the deployment of thousands of residential electrification programs across Southern California. This role involves meeting with local communities, community-based organization partners, contractors and vendors, as well as homeowners and property managers, to drive the adoption of affordable decarbonization solutions for low-income customers. The successful candidate must be an expert program manager with excellent consulting skills, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills. Additionally, they must have a deep understanding of the policy priorities driving the need to decarbonize the residential sector and the barriers that need to be overcome.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage decarbonization projects across Southern California, ensuring alignment with the team's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations to develop and implement programs that address the unique needs of residential customers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of home upgrade projects, ensuring they meet energy efficiency and electrification standards.
• Engage with stakeholders, including local governments, utilities, and community groups, to promote and support decarbonization initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits and travel across the specified counties to ensure project progress and address any issues that arise.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to residential customers, helping them navigate the process of home upgrades.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including energy savings, customer satisfaction, and overall impact.
• Meet with local communities, community-based organization partners, contractors, vendors, homeowners, and property managers to drive the adoption of affordable decarbonization solutions for low-income customers.
• Coordinate with client to ensure all program objectives are met as needed.
• Lead direct support of client outreach, meetings and ad hoc requests including, weekly and monthly client meetings.
• Support monthly invoicing, reporting, and subcontractor activities.
• Travel Requirements: Must have reliable vehicle for local travel up to 25% of the time Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, and San Diego Counties (reimbursement for mileage provided).

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Energy, Engineering or related subject (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 8+ years experience in program management, particularly in the fields of energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization and/or related
• 2+ years experience in consulting, stakeholder management and/or meeting facilitation
• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with grant writing and securing funding for community-based projects.
• Familiarity with building codes and standards related to energy efficiency and electrification.
• Technical knowledge of home energy systems, including HVAC, insulation, and renewable energy technologies.
• Deep understanding of the policy priorities driving the need to decarbonize the residential sector and the barriers that need to be overcome.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal policies related to energy efficiency and decarbonization.
• Strong background in working with community-based organizations and understanding the needs of residential customers.
• Experience managing California Energy Commission (CEC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) Awards.

Professional skills you will use:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$108,006.00 - $183,610.00

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