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VEIC · 2 days ago

Lead Program Manager

Winooski, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

8+ years exp

VEIC is a company focused on clean energy programs, seeking a Lead Program Manager to provide strategic leadership and advanced program management expertise. This role involves managing complex programs, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNon ProfitSustainability

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as strategy lead for one or more programs or market segments, translating portfolio-level goals into clear, actionable strategies and aligned tactics

Anticipate market trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging customer needs to guide strategic adjustments proactively

Design and implement processes for coordinated execution across multiple initiatives or delivery teams

Lead annual program planning and forecasting activities in alignment with organizational and contractual objectives

Manage high-value budgets with significant performance accountability, ensuring efficient and strategic use of funds to drive outcomes

Apply expert-level project and program management skills to drive coordinated execution across teams and tools

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and budget data to assess program health, intervene early to address risks, and continuously improve outcomes

Develop and refine program-specific procedures, metrics, and dashboards to optimize results and support compliance

Lead complex, cross-functional efforts that involve engineering, marketing, customer support, regulatory, and data analytics teams

Represent program strategies and performance in high-visibility internal and external meetings, including regulatory discussions, funder check-ins, and stakeholder sessions

Facilitate cross-program collaboration and information sharing to enhance consistency, innovation, and efficiency

Provide strategic insight and coordination for key stakeholder interactions, including with trade allies, utility partners, and key market actors

Translate customer and partner feedback into meaningful program improvements and new opportunities

Collaborate with Account Management and other customer-facing teams to align program strategies with market engagement efforts

Serve as a peer leader and thought partner to other Program Managers across the department

Mentor others through knowledge sharing, coaching, and support with complex challenges or program design

Model strategic thinking, operational excellence, and inclusive leadership

Ensure program strategies and operations meet regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements

Lead or co-lead evaluation planning and execution for assigned programs or market segments, integrating insights into future strategy

Lead development of content for internal and external reports, including funder updates, strategy memos, and program impact summaries

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program ManagementStrategic LeadershipBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationMicrosoft Office SuiteCoachingCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Minimum of eight years professional experience in clean energy program management

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated success in developing and leading program strategies with measurable performance and budget accountability

Mastery of project and program management practices, with the ability to guide complex initiatives across teams and timelines

Strong strategic thinking and systems-level problem-solving abilities

Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders

Experience coaching peers or junior staff and contributing to organizational learning

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using digital tools, dashboards, and reporting systems

Benefits

Full range of medical benefits

403(b) eligibility with match

Combined Time Off (CTO)

Care and Concern leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing benefit

A community service day

Eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment

Company

VEIC

VEIC provides solutions for energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation electrification, clean and flexible grid.

Founded in 1986

Winooski, Vermont, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.veic.org

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