Franklin Energy
Program Manager I
Franklin Energy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times - to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization's integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.We believe the organization's most "precious resources" are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.Position SummaryThis position is primarily responsible for managing energy efficiency programs with high-level support from senior leadership. In this hands-on management role, you will oversee all aspects of an energy program and will work closely with both clients and our energy professionals to achieve client energy efficiency goals and other program objectives. This role will focus on learning all aspects of program management, financial acumen, and strategic direction. The Program Manager I is responsible for program budget oversight, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
Provide client communications and reporting
Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
Seeks Senior Leadership support regarding developing and expanding client relationships
Support partner and client contract management process
Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team
Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
Recognize when issues are occurring and seek assistance within program(s)
Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
Develop and manage production plan for program
Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
Managing one to two individually ran utility programs
Report out on program performance and financial metrics
Developing financial acumen and program strategy skillset
Support Business Development with providing information on program re-bids, RFP, and client expansions.
Position RequirementsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's in science degree or equivalent required
2 or more years of management experience or 1 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs
Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment - preferred
Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications - preferred
Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers - preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesProven Leadership in fast paced environment
Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
Sales or business development background a plus
Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Licenses & CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP)- preferred
Travel RequirementsWillingness to travel up to 40%
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Provide client communications and reporting
Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met
Seeks Senior Leadership support regarding developing and expanding client relationships
Support partner and client contract management process
Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team
Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
Recognize when issues are occurring and seek assistance within program(s)
Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
Develop and manage production plan for program
Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
Managing one to two individually ran utility programs
Report out on program performance and financial metrics
Developing financial acumen and program strategy skillset
Support Business Development with providing information on program re-bids, RFP, and client expansions.
Position RequirementsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's in science degree or equivalent required
2 or more years of management experience or 1 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs
Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment - preferred
Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications - preferred
Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers - preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesProven Leadership in fast paced environment
Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients and employees
Sales or business development background a plus
Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Licenses & CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP)- preferred
Travel RequirementsWillingness to travel up to 40%
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer