Energy Trust of Oregon · 1 day ago
Program Manager - Industrial
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expEnergy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. The Program Manager - Industrial will manage the design, development, delivery, and ongoing implementation of Energy Trust’s Industrial Energy Performance Management offerings while building and maintaining relationships with contractors, customers, utilities, and external stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the Industrial sector Energy Performance Management offerings including goal setting, budgeting, program development and implementation. The Energy Performance Management offerings include strategic energy management (SEM), energy management internship and treasure hunt offerings
Ensure that the Energy Performance Management design, strategy, marketing and implementation activities are synchronized with the Custom offering activities
Review and analyze current and historic performance data to inform and adjust energy performance management delivery and offering design
Direct the work of internal energy trust staff and external contractors supporting Energy Performance Management implementation activities
Oversee strategy development for SEM and other energy management approaches, including the evolution of energy performance offerings to support small to medium customers, accelerate savings, and optimize and leverage the use of our energy management software
Coordinate across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders on the development and available features for our energy management software
Lead the Energy Performance Management elements of the program contracting process. This includes supporting the development of RFP’s, scopes of work, soliciting bids, negotiating and finalizing contracts
Manage the Energy Performance Management elements of contracts and budgets, directing the work of contractors to achieve program goals and ensuring terms and deliverables are met
Coordinate and collaborate with Energy Trust Industry and Agriculture program managers and internal support teams to ensure program effectiveness and continued innovation
Write and present reports to advisory committee, board and other internal stakeholders
Assist in program evaluations and reviews
As needed, serve on relevant public boards and committees including the Consortium for Energy Efficiency’s SEM committee and North American SEM Collaborative. Coordinate delivery channels across market segments with other regional efforts such as those by NEEA and BPA
Represent Energy Trust interests and regularly give persuasive presentations to external stakeholders and customers at public events
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Perform all duties of the job in a safe manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (engineering, science, economics, or relevant area of study preferred), or equivalent years of professional experience in these industries
Five years of experience in program and/or project management within the energy efficiency industry. Strategic Energy Management experience strongly preferred
2 years of experience managing complex contracts and budgets and directing the work of contractors and staff
Understanding of contract administration and risk mitigation
Experience in program design, delivery and all phases of implementation
Experience in all phases of hiring and managing contractors, from internal approval of funding, writing scopes of work, soliciting bids, negotiating and finalizing contracts, to managing the execution of the contract
Experience with energy efficiency and energy economics (i.e. measure life, cost benefit analysis) preferred
Experience working on multiple team-based initiatives and balancing multiple priorities
Delegation, financial analysis, prioritization and time management, multitasking and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software applications, particularly Excel and knowledge of SharePoint
Strong analytical, writing, and communications skills
Understanding of utility regulatory environment and political context for Energy Trust's work preferred
Customer service skills and experience
Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups
Preferred
Strategic Energy Management experience strongly preferred
Experience with energy efficiency and energy economics (i.e. measure life, cost benefit analysis) preferred
Understanding of utility regulatory environment and political context for Energy Trust's work preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is dedicated to helping Oregonians benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Dunning
Chief Financial Officer
Nate Smith
Talent Acquisition Partner
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