Energy Efficiency (C&I) Principal Program Manager

In the Principal Program Manager role at Resource Innovations, you will have the exciting opportunity to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a vital member of our dynamic environment, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing a team of program managers, outreach and operations staff to drive large-scale energy efficiency programs. This position will require a high level of visibility both internally and externally as you develop trusted relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and program contacts. Your responsibilities will include leading C&I specific work within the program implementation functional spaces, which encompasses outreach and project management initiatives.

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.

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 clients per contract terms and budgets.
• 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.
• Analyzes market and contractor participation data, including geographic analysis and opportunity assessments.
• Develops, manages, and fosters partnerships 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.

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in business, energy, engineering or related field of study required; a Masters degree in a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 8+ years experience in energy efficiency or a related field required.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Proven success in developing and implementing project plans, scopes and budgets as well as strategic initiatives.
• Previous Contract development and negotiation experience.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM and budget management tools.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

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.