Sr. Project Specialist

Sr. Project Specialist
Program Launch & Optimization 

Utility and Program Services Division  
 

Location: US Nationwide (Remote – Home Office with US Travel) 

Job Description:  

Do you enjoy working with a wide range of experts to solve some of the toughest challenges facing world? Do you thrive in a start-up environment and enjoy deploying best practices and standardization?

To support our growth, we are currently seeking a Project Lead for our Utility Program and Services division to focus on launching and standardizing customer programs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with local teams across the US and Canada and support numerous utility program designs and launches related to energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and decarbonization.
 

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing: 

• Work in partnership with local teams and nationally focused subject matter experts to develop a systematic launch strategy for various utility programs. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact on new project launches while the local team becomes established; coordinating with the clients and various teams to ensure a successful startup phase. 
• Develop a project transition timeline and ensure a successful handoff between startup phase and steady state. 
• Assist regional lead with local hiring and staffing plans as necessary. 
• Support and/or lead continuous improvement or standardization projects, as necessary, to improve overall business processes, financials, or client experience. 
• Lead regular coordination efforts to ensure best practices are adopted across various geographic regions. 
• Support business development pursuits and strategic growth opportunities. 
   

Note: Up to 35% travel is expected in this role but dictated by project startups and could vary year to year. Must be located near major metropolitan airport. 
 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree (candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education)
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management with direct client interactions 
• 5+ years of experience successfully launching and/or supporting utility programs such as energy efficiency, electrification, or demand response.

What we would like you to have: 

• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar project management or continuous improvement certifications. 
• 5+ years of experience managing utility consulting projects 
• Industry certifications, professional affiliations, and publications 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify operational efficiencies and develop best practices to ensure consistency. 
• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage a cross functional team (both in-house and virtual) 

Professional Skills: 

• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. 
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to hit deadlines. 
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal employees, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Ability to effectively lead and work with a variety of team members. 
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Project)

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$69,862.00 - $118,765.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)