Senior Project Manager - Demand Side Program

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TRC Advanced Energy (TRC) is a nationally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US and around the world. These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TRC acts nationally to address some of our country's most challenging problems: global climate change and energy independence.

TRC is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager, Demand Response Program to manage a portfolio of Demand Response programs in Kansas and Missouri. This role will begin with responsibility for the continuous care and satisfaction of one primary utility client, but may grow to serve other clients, as well. The ideal candidate will have experience with design, implementing, and managing commercial or industrial (DR) programs. This will include program, process, client and employee management.

Location: Kansas or Missouri. Open to talent residing in the United States with 25% travel to the region with expenses covered.

The Senior Project Manager, Demand Response Program will have direct responsibility for all aspects of delivery across the portfolio. The program staff consists of marketing staff for increased program awareness, outreach staff utilized to create direct program relationships in the field and operational staff who manages program from enrollment through settlement and reporting. The associate director will also interface with corporate functional support groups including finance, HR, IT and program design support. The associate director is responsible for the achievement of all client goals and strict budget adherence in an effort to satisfy all internal revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics. Directs the work of all staff assigned to the programs and mentors/motivates staff to excel and develop to their full potential. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training and development, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of programs. Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Acts as primary point of customer contact for program activities, leads program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develops new business or expands current offering with existing customers.

Activities and skills to support program objectives:

• Demand Response Management (DR) program design
• Understanding of the ISO/RTO market (specifically SPP), such as capacity, bidding/pricing process, and collaboration of internal discussions
• Supporting IT infrastructure
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Documentation management
• Visual management to program performance
• Process creation and continuous improvement
• Alignment with marketing to support participation and program attribution
• Data analysis and reporting
• Operational Technology (OT) system knowledge

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in energy efficiency, utility, load planning.
• 1+ years of experience working on demand response or utility load management programs
• Demand response program implementation experience
• Experience leading teams across multiple functional groups to achieve common objectives
• Experience in client relationship management
• Affinity for data and the ability to combine data and business intelligence to drive effective decisions
• Ability to train, develop, and engage team members
• Ability to establish and manage program metrics that align with client earning opportunity
• Experience and aptitude for supporting the creation and adherence to detailed contracting and/or program documentation
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Experience presenting to clients and larger audiences
• Legal ability to work in the U.S.

Highly Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP/CAPM) experience or certification
• Environmental or energy background certifications such as Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.