Energy Efficiency Senior Program Manager

Resource Innovations is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our growing team in Chicago, Illinois.  As a Senior Program Manager with Resource Innovations, you will support our growing Residential Program team in Illinois.  

Resource Innovations (RI) is an energy transformation firm. Women-led, purpose built and focused on impact, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re driving the material change needed to renew the promise of energy. Discover how at . 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and develops program design including the development of work plans to meet goals, aligning staff assignments, managing programs to goal, and providing accurate forecasting both internally and to clients. 
• Delivers successful large-budget energy efficiency programs to utility client(s) per contract terms and program budgets. 
• Experience engaging directly with contractors to support program participation  
• Technical experience with energy efficiency, HVAC, energy efficiency audits or related technologies.  
• Identifies, defines, quantifies, tracks and drives program deliverables to be submitted accurately and on time. 
• Continuously assesses project progress to goal and develops innovative and creative solutions to new issues and/or market dynamics. 
• Manages, leads, and mentors a dynamic team by setting and reviewing performance standards and objectives for direct reports and creates effective delivery teams. 
• Develops, manages, and fosters partnerships and program performance with subcontractors, community groups, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders. 
• Manages client expectations, satisfaction, communications, and resolves and/or escalates client issues. 
• Interfaces with key internal departments such as IT, Marketing, Finance and HR to develop efficiencies to meet program needs. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Chicago area within 30 days of acceptance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering or related field of study required 
• 7+ years’ experience in energy-efficiency or a related field required 
• 1+ years of direct supervisory experience
• Proven success in developing and implementing project scopes, budgets and plans 
• Direct experience developing new and managing existing stakeholder and partner relationships 
• Previous Contract development and negotiation experience 
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools 

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.