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Program Director - Energy Efficiency

Energy Solutions
Portland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted December 2, 2025
$145k - $180k
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Job Description

A leadership role overseeing and expanding utility-funded energy efficiency programs in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on strategic management, program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and business development to advance energy and climate goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and expand a portfolio of utility-funded energy efficiency programs
  • Manage and develop teams, allocate budgets, and set strategic growth plans
  • Lead program delivery, ensuring timely execution, quality, and impact
  • Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and address risks proactively
  • Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and collaboration
  • Support business development through proposal development and identifying new opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand management and or storage program administration
  • A minimum of 10 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams
  • Demonstrated knowledge of energy efficiency principles, technologies, and utility program structures, including familiarity with incentive mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, and market-based approaches
  • Proven track record of delivering utility-funded energy efficiency programs
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight of large-scale initiatives
  • Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems and provide solutions
  • Ability to balance competing priorities
  • Strong client management and project management skills
  • Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability
  • Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, collegial, and collaborative environment in a fast-paced and dynamic setting at a growing company
  • Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability and willingness to support and oversee the delivery of a portfolio of energy efficiency programs, ensuring timely execution, quality, impact, and meeting financial targets
  • Ability to monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and timelines, and proactively identify and address risks or bottlenecks
  • Ability to stay current on energy codes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions
  • Experience with client and stakeholder engagement, including managing relationships, resolving issues, and facilitating collaboration
  • Experience supporting development of proposals and business development efforts, including initiating and leading proposals for new and current projects
  • Ability to work remotely with flexibility, and reside within 40 miles of an office location (excluding certain states)

Benefits & Perks

Compensation range of $145,000 - $180,000 annually, with a target of $145,000 - $171,000, commensurate with experience
Generous retirement package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax contribution plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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