Energy Efficiency Program Manager Jobs in California

Program Manager, Public Sector Energy Efficiency
Location: Los Angeles, CA (candidates must be in California to be considered)
Ready to make a difference?
The selected candidate will support our Public Sector Energy Efficiency programs in Southern California. Working closely with the portfolio manager, this individual will be responsible for monitoring and supporting the successful delivery across multiple functional areas, including internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management.

You will build and manage relationships with customers, building owners, property managers, developers, and key community stakeholders aligned with energy efficiency products and services. You'll manage subcontractors and design/implement program strategies and plans.
Working closely with the client and our nation-wide implementation team, you'll focus on bringing energy efficiency and bill savings to all customers including under-served communities, providing safer, more energy efficient housing, and ensuring energy grid stability.

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:

• Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions
• Act as a liaison with building owners, property managers, developers, and key community stakeholders to stay apprised of the affordable housing industry, understand trends and projections, and provide direction and insights to program teams
• Collaborate with regional and national ICF teams to provide national cohesiveness and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client's programs
• Manage subcontractors and establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plans and schedules, identify program problems and develop solutions
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, program costs and budgets, and monthly performance forecasting
• Overall management of utility program performance including financial management, contract deliverables, strategic planning, quality assurance, and operational efficiencies
• Manage program forecasts, goals and budgets
• Coordinate with client and other portfolio stakeholders to ensure all program objectives are met, and adjust as needed
• Day-to-day management of program team members
• Analyze market trends and technologies to enhance deployment opportunities for program advancement
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are up to 20% travel for meetings, conferences and other duties with Southern California. (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Energy, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business or related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 5+ years of experience in project management in energy efficiency, utility programs, public sector and/or related experience
• 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 and knowledge of public sector energy efficiency programs
• Working knowledge of demand side management (DSM) programs
• Expertise in consulting, business management, energy resources, or energy policy
• Working knowledge of one building science
• Industry certifications including, but not limited to: BPI, PMP, CEM
• Professional affiliations including, but not limited to: AESP, ACEEE, ASHRAE, or AEE

Professional skills you will use:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong management skills to help grow and lead a team
• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Working at ICF

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: