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Position: Sr Project Manager – Midstream, Business Programs

Reports to: Sr. Program Manager – Business Programs

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $81,600 - $102,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $81,600 - $124,000

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Project Manager – Midstream would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum, for all staff and other in-person meetings.

Role Overview

This position provides instant point-of-purchase discounts through qualifying distributors. This approach enables the program to deliver energy-efficient products cost-effectively while reaching a broader customer base. Currently, the Midstream offer includes lighting products only.

Energy Trust has established several goals for expanding the Midstream offer, including:

Expanding Midstream offerings to include non-lighting measures across the Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural sectors (Residential midstream offers are delivered separately). Increasing access to incentives for customers, particularly rural, and priority for customers—who may not participate in traditional incentive programs. Influencing distributor stocking practices to increase the availability and adoption of energy efficient equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

Energy Trust of Oregon is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the development and delivery of innovative Midstream offers for the Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural sectors. This role reports to the Sr. Program Manager, Business Programs within the Industrial and Agricultural sectors.

The Senior Project Manager will support sector efforts to manage existing Midstream offers; launch and integrate new program designs; expand participation among key customer groups; develop new savings opportunities; and increase overall program scale. This role supports implementation of activities delivered by contracted resources and works closely with cross-functional Program Managers and Sector Leads.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and oversee project implementation activities, including monitoring the performance of Midstream Program Delivery Contractor (PDC).

• Support internal Program Managers in program strategy and design that deliver energy savings across diverse customer segments.

• Direct internal and external resources to launch and operate new offers, including oversight of contracted resources, trade ally and community outreach, operations, and project management.

• Collaborate cross-functional with Energy Programs, Marketing, Measure Development and organizational support teams.

• Work with other sectors and programs in the organization to achieve cross-program outcomes.

• Coordinate with and support PDC in developing program materials and protocols.

• Establish clear program guidelines and requirements for documentation.

• Develop strategies and use internal and external tools to track and report on program performance.

• Support Program Manager in program forecasting and performance to Multiyear Plan targets.

• Support contract coordination, such as deliverable tracking and scope of work development.

• Represent Energy Trust’s programs and initiatives in public settings with customers, contractors, and stakeholders, as needed.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Perform all job functions in a safe manner.

• Represent the Industrial and Agriculture sector (or midstream program) in cross-program collaboration to develop and implement program initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory duties but will direct the work of external and agency contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, economics, project management, public policy or architecture preferred or equivalent professional experience.

• Five years of experience in project management, contract management, and/or energy efficiency program management.

• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting complex contracts.

• Proven group facilitation and team-building skills, with experience leading high-performing project teams.

• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead organizational change management efforts related to project implementation.

• Proven ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations and deliver effective presentations.

• Strong project management skills, including tracking and reporting on project status and program performance.

• Experience managing complex, concurrent projects, facilitating cross-team collaboration, and coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects.

• Experience successfully working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to collaborate with other market interventions and programs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, including the ability to build spreadsheet models based on management input.

• Experience using project management tools such as Asana or Smartsheet.

The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

• Health/dental/vision insurance

• Employer sponsored and paid life/disability

• 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment

• TriMet pass

• Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts

• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days

• Paid volunteer hours

• Employee assistance program

• Career advancement opportunities

• Great colleagues and culture

• Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location

• Work from home laptop provided

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust’s website www.energytrust.org/About/careers.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training.

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