Willdan · 1 month ago
Program Manager (Energy)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
12+ years expWilldan is seeking a Program Manager to lead their Commercial Direct Install Program focused on reducing energy consumption. The role involves operational decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and continuous program improvement to ensure success.
Business Information SystemsCivil EngineeringConsultingManagement ConsultingTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead the staff and budget resource requirements, operational expectations, and internal reporting requirements needed to achieve annual goals
Monitoring program tasks, reporting and follow-up on progress and achievements
Communicating directly with field staff and small business customers
Mentoring and motivating field personnel including sales teams to close projects with high value multi-national chains, public agencies, small to medium sized businesses, and non-profits
Organize, schedule, and participate in field site visits, client meetings, and off-site customer meetings as needed
Ensuring the accurate and timely input of energy savings data into Willdan’s database system
Oversee and manage the relationship between Willdan, the client and the contractor network
Develop tools, processes and procedures to facilitate contractor projects
Track subcontractor progress in relation to budgets, targets and forecasts
Supports/Leads continuous improvement evaluation and recommendations. Ensures operational efficiency, quality customer service, and drives best practices
Ability to recognize inefficiencies in processes and develop solutions
Continuously monitors progress regarding contract goals, budgets and cost-effectiveness, making program tactical changes as needed
Delivers clear and transparent program messaging for both external customer and internal staff
Addresses customer service complaints and feedback; seeks solutions to prevent future occurrences
Actively mentored by Executive Management Team to continue skill development
Provides clear and effective communication with all customers including team members, stakeholders, cross-functional groups, etc
Engagement in any and all areas critical to program success
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in program management
Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook
Ability to carry out systematic data tracking and reporting processes
Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Budget, expenses, payroll, and/or accounting management experience
Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of Willdan and its clients
Proven ability to develop strong working relationships, collaborate with internal staff, customers, and contractors
Detail oriented and analytical
Proficiency in managing multiple projects effectively, with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner
Flexibility and willingness to take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed
Preferred
Strong background in managing door-to-door sales teams
Company
Willdan
Willdan is a company selling professional technical and consulting services to public agencies at all levels.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$241.6MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2017-12-15Grant· $6.3M
2017-01-24Post Ipo Debt· $35M
Leadership Team
Marc Tipermas
President of National Programs
Recent News
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