New Direction New Orleans ยท 3 days ago
Energy Policy and Program Manager
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNew Direction New Orleans is focused on reducing energy costs and improving efficiency for the city. The Energy Policy and Program Manager leads initiatives to advance electrification and manage energy efficiency programs across public and private entities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lower city operating costs and promote a more resilient, energy-efficient municipal footprint through responsible management of energy efficiency and electrification initiatives that protect taxpayer dollars and improve government performance
Oversee and manage energy efficiency, electrification, and related sustainability initiatives across City-owned facilities and operations
Manage funding programs supporting energy projects, including grants, rebates, and incentive programs, ensuring effective use of public and external funds
Direct project and program delivery, including managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and interdepartmental partners to achieve defined outcomes
Develop and track performance metrics, milestones, and compliance benchmarks to monitor program effectiveness and ensure accountability
Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements, regulatory guidance, and reporting obligations at the local, state, and federal levels
Coordinate with departments such as Public Works, Property Management, Finance, and Capital Projects to integrate energy initiatives into broader capital and operational plans
Prepare internal and external reports that clearly communicate progress, outcomes, and fiscal impacts to city leadership and funding partners
Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to scale successful programs and improve delivery models
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public policy, engineering, environmental science, public administration, or a related field
At least 7 years of experience managing energy, sustainability, infrastructure, or capital programs, preferably in a public-sector or complex organizational environment
Demonstrated experience managing grants, contracts, consultants, and compliance requirements
Strong project management skills, including the ability to track performance metrics and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Knowledge of energy efficiency, electrification, or sustainability programs and applicable funding mechanisms
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
New Direction New Orleans
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase