Puget Sound Energy · 15 hours ago
EES Program Manager - Trade Ally Network
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking for a qualified EES Program Manager to support the recruitment and management of contractors and trade allies in energy efficiency programs. The role involves managing program activities, ensuring budget compliance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance customer engagement in energy management solutions.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Manages sizable customer-facing program(s) with complex scope and substantial budget
Develops and manages all program related activities including goal and target setting, budget planning, and program direction
Monitors program progress to ensure achievement of annual targets within budget while minimizing monthly variances through accurate forecasting
Developing cost effective product specifications, such as energy savings measures, through custom calculations or regionally developed deemed values
Drives program planning activities including strategic program direction and implementation as well as business case development
Conducts market research, critically analyzes multiple data sources, and incorporates best practices into program design
Develops strategic concepts and consistently pursues innovation
Manages third party vendor relationships including scope and contract management, budget negotiation, and vendor performance against key performance indicators
Manages and fosters positive relationships with trade professionals and internal/external stakeholders
Evaluates customer issues, proposes solutions, and manages customer expectations while providing excellent customer service
Managing the successful implementation of marketing and outreach strategies with both internal and external stakeholders
Works with senior management to maintain consistency across department
Demonstrated ability to execute high profile assignments with diligence
May provide input to the supervisor regarding program team performance
May provide training and development of team members, as needed, to support program objectives
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in a program coordination and/or management
Demonstrated experience managing a project or portfolio of projects including scope, budget, forecasting, dependencies, schedule, and risks
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation
Computer skills and aptitude, advanced-level knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to bring together various resources to work collaboratively and identify integration opportunities
Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide solutions to complex problems
Experience coordinating and managing relationships with outside vendors
Demonstrated experience creating and implementing quality control processes
Experience with trade organizations and/or community outreach
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledgeable in accounting, finance, and/or mathematics principles
Exceptional attention to detail
Preferred
Experience working in the utility industry
Industry knowledge such as demand side management, distributed energy resources, or customer utility program experience and regulatory considerations
Experience with HVAC, weatherization, and/or electrical contractors and distributed energy resource installations in SMB applications
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Experience with contract management and negotiation
Desire to develop subject matter expertise in demand side management including Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility
Technical experience or industry certifications such as BPI, CEM, LEED, or PMP
Experience supporting hard-to-reach, highly impacted, vulnerable and low income customers
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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