All Programs - Program Manager I at Franklin Energy in Oakland, California

Job Description:

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times - to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization's integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.

We believe the organization's most "precious resources" are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.


Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for managingenergy efficiency programs with high-level support from senior leadership. In this hands-on management role, you will oversee all aspects of an energy program and will work closely with both clients and our energy professionals to achieve client energy efficiency goals and other program objectives. This role will focus on learning all aspects ofprogram management, financial acumen, and strategic direction. The Program Manager I is responsible for program budget oversight, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
• Provide client communications and reporting
• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
• Seeks Senior Leadership support regarding developing and expanding client relationships
• Support partner and client contract management process
• Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team
• Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
• Recognize when issues are occurring and seek assistance within program(s)
• Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
• Develop and manage production plan for program
• Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
• Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
• Managing one to two individually ran utility programs
• Report out on program performance and financial metrics
• Developing financial acumen and program strategy skillset
• Support Business Development with providing information on program re-bids, RFP, and client expansions.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's in science degree or equivalent required
• 2 or more years of management experience or 1 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs
• Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment - preferred
• Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications - preferred
• Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers - preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven Leadership in fast paced environment
• Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
• Sales or business development background a plus
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Licenses & Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)- preferred

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.


The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.


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