Energy Efficiency Operations Lead

Energy Efficiency Operations Lead
Location: Oklahoma residents preferred
 
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We are seeking an Operations Lead for our Energy Efficiency division to manage program implementation work in Oklahoma. The Operations Lead will work with a cross-functional team of program management, outreach, technical and marketing personnel as well as actively lead project delivery, strategy, and market development efforts. 
 
The Operations Lead will work with the Utility Programs & Services (UPS) Program Operations Lead and the Mid-Central Leadership team to deliver a holistic strategy and coordinate the delivery of energy programs, leverage regional staff based on fluctuating workloads, and develop best practices for programmatic functions such as project reviews, performance tracking, client deliverables, and project startup activities.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the 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: 

• Direct the quality and performance of the team responsible for the following tasks: 
• Coordination of regular program-level deliverables (weekly reports, forecasting, etc.), working with project managers to add qualitative information and portfolio lead for final quality review 
• Supporting internal and external team meetings by prepping and pulling quantitative data, coordinating with project managers on qualitative inputs, coordinating with portfolio lead on agenda, hosting meeting, and documenting action items 
• Initiating program-level incentive invoices, reviewing data points with project manager, and submittal for client approval. Coordination with rebate processing team to ensure all incentives are processed 
• Generating accurate and polished deliverables for all regulatory filings, reports, and presentations. Coordinate with portfolio manager for final inputs and approvals 
• Maintaining and updating shared files, resources and program documents to ensure all program staff has access to latest versions of materials 
• Coordination with program managers to develop and maintain portfolio-level performance forecasts and trend analysis 
• Tracking of contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and coordinating with portfolio manager on any necessary corrective action plans
• Coordination with IT and reporting team for prioritization of requests and projects 
• Maintaining business workflow documents and operations manuals 
• Manage program operations staff, including energy analysts, data analysts, and project coordinators. 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Energy, Information Technology or related discipline (candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education) 
• 3+ years of experience supporting, developing, or administering successful demand side management programs and/or related experience

What would be useful (preferred skills): 

• Knowledge of the utility and energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed energy resource programs and markets 
• Certifications related to operational excellence (PMP, Six Sigma, etc.) and/or industry specific certificates (LEED, BPI, RESNET, etc.)
• Project management experience 
• Experience with Power BI (or similar data visualization tool)
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing teams

Professional skills you will use:

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information 
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude 
• Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Advanced MS Excel experience and skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills 
• Timeliness and strong work ethic 
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients

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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

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