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Program Manager II

COMPANY SUMMARY

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, 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 Summary

This position is primarily responsible for managing multiple or joint energy efficiency programs with limited 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.  The Program Manager II is responsible for program budget oversight, comprehensive understanding of the program’s strategic direction, demonstrating financial acumen and a problem solving approach, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This 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

Support partner and client contract management process

Establish solid and trusted relationships with client program team, penetrating client organizations, collaborates with Senior Leadership regarding developing and expanding client, penetrating client organization with solid relationships built

Establish and maintain opportunities for community engagement, such as establishing relationships with community colleges, utilities, condo associations, etc.

Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts

Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff

Acting as a company stakeholder by leading and supporting company trainings, development, safety initiatives, and more

Identify and develop talents

Develop and deliver polished and prepared client presentations; responds to client questions with confidence and accuracy

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 multiple or joint utility programs

Report out on program performance and financial metrics to make recommendations to the utility and client

Proficient financial acumen and program strategy skillset

Assisting Business Development with collaboration and sharing of expertise on sector-based program design, program re-bids, and client expansions

Recognize when issues are occurring and take proper steps towards resolution

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required

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

4 or more years of management experience or 2 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs

Proven track record of high-level performance in meeting and exceeding expectations and goals

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Proven 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

Sales or business development a plus

Committed to diversity and inclusion

Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)- preferred

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel up to 40%

Estimated Pay Range

$81,000 - $135,000 annually

Note: Reasonable accommodation 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 principal 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

Franklin Energy implements the use of dash cams inside their fleet of leased vehicles because the Company believes video surveillance devices (Dash Cams) promote the safety of employees as well as security within the company vehicles. The Company will not use video surveillance (Dash Cams) for any unlawful purpose including monitoring employees or giving the impression of monitoring. Our Dash Cam Policy applies to all employees of the Company and temporary agency employees, regardless of whether an employee or temporary agency employee may be driving or riding in Company Vehicles. The primary use of Dash Cams is to assist in the protection and safety of employees and property, prevention, and detection of criminal offenses such as vehicle vandalism and break-ins and staged-accident fraud, defense of legal claims, driver exoneration, and driver training and improvement.

Franklin Energy Glassdoor Company Review

3.9

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CEO of Franklin Energy

Terry Sobolewski

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