Program Manager - Michigan

A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose

This position is based in Michigan and has a home-based office with periodic in-office work at our main office in Berkley as well as the offices of our clients. Periodic travel is required.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience developing, designing, and managing successful energy efficiency programs/projects (or similar/related experience).
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Experience mentoring and managing client-based teams operating under a staff augmentation model and framework to support client operations
• Demonstrated experience with client management, KPI tracking, and leading a team to meet targets.
• Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities that drive company growth, including developing and articulating the stakeholder value proposition and driving a team with new approaches and ideas, and proposal development.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement in quality assurance/control theories, techniques, and applications.
• Firm understanding of the procurement of best practices and contract administration.
• Strong computer
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent negotiation and presentation
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting utility energy efficiency programs or pilots
• Technical training (CEA, CEM, LEED, PMP, etc.).
• Industry certifications, professional affiliations, and publications.
• Knowledge of industrial facilities/systems and how energy efficiency applies to them.

Day-to-Day

• Lead, mentor and manage a program team of energy professionals operating under a staff augmentation framework.
• Oversee program performance by ensuring energy savings, managing finances, fulfilling contract requirements, strategic planning, quality assurance, and improving operational efficiency within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist in managing client relationships.
• Assist Energy Sciences with idea generation and research on program options.
• Collaborate and participate with Energy Sciences program team in new program ideation and research.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with local trade allies or service providers to ensure the adoption and promotion of applicable programs/pilots.
• Assist in the development of company sustainability plans and goals.
• Manage and monitor activities of subcontractors.
• Analyze market trends and technologies to enhance deployment opportunities for client programs.
• Anticipate and identify roadblocks or potential problems.
• Incorporate “best practice” methods of program implementation.
• Participate in and/or lead program development and design.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Report on program progress to goals to clients and internal team on schedules and budget forecast (spend and savings).
• Prepare and give program presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with the utility program management team, other departments, and outside services to provide input and assist with the development of tools, programs, and projects.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of the team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among peer group team members.
• Lead direct reports during onboarding, guide and implement professional development, and promote positive team member retention.
• Establish continuous goal-setting initiatives and regularly review with team members to ensure progress and completion.
• Ensure the accurate recording of program/project billable hours and analyze/compare them to the budget to inform the team’s current and future resource needs.
• Participate in interviews, make hiring recommendations for direct reports, and participate in other interviews as requested by Manager.
• Demonstrate and embrace the company’s guiding principles.
• Ensure program goals align with utility client objectives
• Foster a culture of belonging and continuous learning
• Champion employee engagement, retention, and performance development initiatives
• Contribute insights to drive program growth and service innovation

About You

• General familiarity and interest in energy and efficiency.
• Passion for leadership, inspiring people, driving purpose, and creating a culture where individuals and teams thrive.
• Ability to delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities to direct reports.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders on a contract/project
• Possess a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience to understand business situations, make sound decisions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Focus on customer engagement with the ability to build trusting long-term working relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact comfortably with external customers, direct reports, and cross-functional teams.
• Possesses emotional intelligence and awareness and respect for cultural differences.
• Demonstrated awareness of sensitive communications, client/end-user dynamics, and a capability for diplomatically working through issues.
• Critical thinking skills with exceptional problem-solving skills. Ability to use research, data analysis, and reasoning to find solutions and make decisions.
• Leads with a quality mindset and works to surpass established requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new situations and change course as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills. Ability to set priorities, allocate resources, and coordinate multiple projects, customers, deadlines, and demands without compromising quality.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Employ active listening, clear communication, and conflict resolution strategies
• Serve as a role model of professionalism, empathy, and resilience under pressure

Benefits

We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, parental leave, 13 paid holidays, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.

More About Energy Sciences

At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward.

Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.

Additional Information

Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.

The pay range for this role is $93,300-$116,000 per year.