Job Summary
We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to help lead impactful clean energy programs in distributed energy resources (DER)--including building decarbonation/electrification, battery storage, and more specifically solar energy. You’ll partner with our Senior Project Manager and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative projects that shape a more sustainable energy future. If you're passionate about climate solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, budget-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Project and Financial Management
- Supervise supporting staff in administering the program(s) which includes program design and implementation, marketing and outreach implementation, and application processing.
- Track and manage accountable hours for internal program staff, ensuring alignment between time allocation, deliverables, and budget expectations.
- Ensure subcontractor activities and expenditures remain within approved budget allocations and funding parameters.
- Assist in management of client and partner relationships. Contribute to comprehensive monthly and quarterly invoicing.
- Conduct periodic program process evaluations to streamline internal and external program procedures.
Program Implementation
- Lead the development and ongoing refinement of program strategies by creating straw proposals, work plans, and implementation plans.
- Appropriately and effectively coordinate tasks with matrixed resources to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Participate and present information and updates through reports, meetings, webinars, and workshops.
- Make recommendations on future program design, including needs assessments, drafting proposals, creating content, preparing program materials, and evaluation and reporting.
Cross-Functional and Stakeholder Coordination
- Facilitate strong communication and collaboration across project teams to drive alignment and timely execution.
- Provide critical review and quality assurance on work products to maintain high standards and consistency across program outputs.
- Interact extensively with stakeholders; develop and maintain strong relationships to inform stakeholders of ongoing program developments.
Program Monitoring and Reporting
- Proactively identify program risks and implementation challenges, escalate concerns when necessary, and lead the execution of corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and funding guidelines applicable to each program under management.
- Ensure that procedures are working to achieve program goals and to support efficient processes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the broader success of the program and organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required
- Proven experience managing complex projects within matrixed organizations, including oversight of team utilization and accountable hours to ensure alignment with project budgets and deliverables.
- Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to lead as a manager, coach, and mentor to program staff across varying job responsibilities and levels of experience.
- Strong independent research skills and familiarity with leveraging regulatory, technical, and industry-specific resources.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including proficiency spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Advanced skills in standard office software packages, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software tools as needed.
- Direct experience working with state and federal government funding agencies, such as the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Familiarity with government contracting processes and regulatory frameworks applicable to clean energy or public sector programs.
Preferred
Industry and Program Expertise
- 5 years of experience in the distributed energy resources, sustainability, or clean energy sectors, with a strong understanding of solar energy program implementation.
- Experience with residential, muti-family, or community energy programs, including familiarity with program design, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation.
- Knowledge of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) HOME Energy Rebate Program, including applicable guidelines and compliance requirements.
Government Contracting and Grant Management
- Working knowledge of administering government contracts and managing grant agreements, including experience with public sector funding processes and reporting requirements.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience required
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience
Licenses, Certificates or Registrations:
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:
- We are a remote-first team (working in home or office environment) with a strong culture of collaboration and support.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment customarily present in an office environment.
