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If you’re a Program Manager professional, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out when a role becomes available that aligns with your experience.\nCompany Overview:\nFounded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals. \nOur experience driven philosophy of clean energy as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.\nOur operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.\nB - Boldly Go\nE - Embrace Equity\nH - Humble Confidence\nI - Inclusive Stewardship\nV - Value Reputation\nE - Extraordinary Experience \nPosition Summary:\nThe energy efficiency Program Manager works directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. This requires extensive data analytics and ongoing communication with key stakeholders regarding program performance. The Program Manager will be responsible for development and delivery of potential levers and reporting, along with oversight of field operations to ensure the program meets all goals. This position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, that exhibits our core values.\nEssential 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.\nLead, embrace and operate within our core values.\nAssist in the development of a QA/QC plan to ensure accurate program results and good evaluation results.\nThrive in a collaborative environment.\nFunction well with a diverse group of communities, clients, and team members.\nWork under frequent time pressures.\nUse good judgment to plan and accomplish goals.\nEscalate all issues and troubleshoot as needed.\nLeadership & Program Management:\nManage direct reports and oversee program staff where applicable. This includes interviewing, planning, assigning, completing performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring and directing work.\nComplete and manage quarterly program performance evaluations with staff and client.\nProvide daily leadership to program staff including managing program promotions, communication, marketing requests, and assisting team to creatively meet the program's goals.\nLead and develop team members based on core values-driven culture that encourages top performance with compassion.\nDevelop and implement a plan to attract new customers/energy efficiency service providers to meet program objectives.\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the program’s strategic direction regarding energy efficiency and the business activities of its customers.\nDevelop and oversee the processing of program paperwork through designated tracking systems.\nCoordinate with program evaluators to understand evaluation plans and communicate program procedures to staff.\nBe a member of several working groups that will coordinate the program with other organizations working in the program.\nManage and report KPIs as required to the client, partner, or our company’s management by the requested due date.\nIncorporate “best practice” methods of energy efficiency program implementation.\nProvide a professional appearance appropriate to represent both Walker-Miller and the client.\nLead and attend relevant presentations promoting energy efficiency programs.\nPractice effective project management skills in leading the program.\nManage the utility relationship and serve as an advocate for the client.\nAssist with the preparation of monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner, or Walker-Miller management. \nProgram Recruitment & Engagement:\nWork directly with the client to supervise, develop, and implement marketing and communications plans to educate customers about energy efficiency and drive participation in energy efficiency programs.\nLead and attend relevant presentations promoting energy efficiency programs.\nOversee participant onboarding, setting clear expectations and goals for program engagement and success.\nAct as a mentor and advocate for participants, fostering their professional growth and ensuring a supportive program environment. \nStakeholder Collaboration:\nBuild partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and industry leaders to support participant recruitment, training, and placement.\nCollaborate with internal teams, including Operations and HR, to align program objectives with organizational goals.\nRepresent Walker-Miller Energy Services at industry events and workforce development forums. \nContinuous Improvement:\nStay informed on industry developments, workforce trends, and best practices in workforce development.\nIncorporate participant and stakeholder feedback to enhance program delivery and outcomes.\nDevelop strategies to expand the program’s reach and impact in alignment with organizational objectives.\nProvide administrative services plan to develop client reporting processes.\nEnsure continuous improvement of operations year after year. \nRequired Skills:\nProject Management: Manages projects of varying complexity. Develops and implements project plans. Monitors and controls project progress. Coordinates with stakeholders.\nStakeholder Management: Builds relationships with stakeholders and clients and consults with them regularly to gather feedback and ensure alignment with goals.\nCommunication: Communicates information accurately and concisely to target audiences, adapting style and content as needed.\nData Analysis: Uses data to inform project improvements and decision-making.\nProgram Development: Develops comprehensive program and training materials independently. Delivers and evaluates programs for effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvement. Manages program logistics, engagement, and analysis. Collaborate with program stakeholders to implement program improvements.\nTechnology Skills: Effectively utilizes a range of technology tools and software to produce desired outputs.\nCollaboration: Works effectively in cross-functional teams. Works collaboratively in times of difficulty, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Build and nurture a community of in various forms (team members, entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, customers, and business leaders) who can support each other.\nLeadership: Leads and manages a small team successfully. Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships with team members. Handles employee relations issues independently and confidently. Contributes meaningfully to team development and performance initiatives. \nMinimum Qualifications:\nProven leadership abilities in a rapidly changing environment.\nBachelor’s degree in Community Relations, Marketing, Business Management, other related fields, or equivalent experience.\n3+ years of Program Management or equivalent experience.\n2+ years of direct or indirect leadership required.\nProficiency in financial and project management.\nExperience in community development, grassroots organizing, workforce development, public sector project management.\nSales, marketing or business development background.\nProven leadership in a fast-paced environment.\nDetail-oriented and able to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff.\nMust be flexible to handle a wide variety of tasks and complete work in a timely fashion in a fast-paced environment.\nProficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.\nStrong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/databases.\nAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients and employees.\nAbility to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems.\nKnowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios.\nReliable transportation. \nDesired Qualifications:\nAdvanced Degree, preferred.\nCEM Certification, preferred but not required.\nPMP Certification, preferred but not required.\nExperience working in the Energy Efficiency industry is preferred but not required.\nFamiliarity with Monday.com or similar project management software.\nLicenses & Certifications\nValid driver’s license.\nTravel Requirements\nAbility to travel up to 50% locally.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nThe team member is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls\nMust also be comfortable speaking in front of large or small groups.\nAbility to lift up to 10 pounds\nNote: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.\nThe 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.\nWalker-Miller Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nPay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. 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.\nA team member may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. 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