Program Launch Manager — State Energy Programs

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Job Overview

APTIM’s Energy Transitions is seeking a Program Launch Manager, State Energy Programs. This position provides critical leadership, designing and implementing federally funded energy efficiency programs. APTIM’s role is to develop and manage programs created through the Inflation Reduction Act including the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs. The Program Launch Manager will be responsible for developing program designs aligning with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidance and state guiding principles, contracting with subcontractors to deliver the programs, adhering to DOE reporting requirements, providing programmatic and project management expertise, and supporting program staff. Industry and technical knowledge in residential energy efficiency, weatherization and electrification is required. Coordination with internal functional teams, State Energy Office clients, and external stakeholders will be paramount to devise and optimize plans and strategies for market engagement and delivery of the Home Energy Rebate programs.

The Program Launch Manager’s responsibilities fall into three main categories: 1.) Program Launches. Leads cross-functional teams to operationalize newly won business from developing scopes of work during contracting through launch and hand off to operations teams once steady state is reached. Develop tools and best practices for program launches on an ongoing basis. Works closely with operations, marketing, legal, HR and IT teams, leveraging existing tools and resources. 2.) Subject Matter Expert (SME). Serves as an expert and consultant to business development teams and clients during the sales process. Serves as an expert and consultant to operational teams delivering programs as needed. Represents APTIM as a thought leader through conference presentations and other external facing activities. 3.) Ops Team Hiring and Handoff. Participates in hiring the permanent operational team for the programs. Manages the migration of program responsibilities from the launch team to the permanent program team. Develop process documentation to ensure successful transition of operations to new team. Work closely with clients to ensure transition is successful and smooth.

Location is flexible as hybrid office/telecommute will be needed for this role.

APTIM’s Energy Solutions team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our technical experts deliver highly innovative projects and complex client solutions providing the full breadth of energy solutions including energy management, carbon management, smart energy infrastructure, distributed energy resources (DER), and carbon-free mobility solutions. Our consultants proactively collaborate with clients to define and implement strategies and campaigns around key business drivers, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high-impact projects that exceed expectations and meet the unique needs for our clients.

The successful candidate will immediately assume an active role in winning and launching new business in addition to active role overseeing the design and development of these federally funded programs. This role requires a critical thinker focused on finding solutions that strike a balance between stakeholder demands and program needs. The unprecedented nature of these opportunities requires an individual who is comfortable with and capable of adapting to changing work and responsibilities. The Program Launch Manager, State Energy Programs, serves as a resource for the leadership team and cross-functional team members to ensure commitments to stakeholders are delivered. This person will communicate across functional teams to exchange ideas, embraces a collaborative approach, takes ownership of their workspace, and finds solutions to challenges as they arise. Candidates must be able to manage multiple tasks, be well-versed in energy programs (preferably residential), have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to maintain positive relationships with the client, colleagues, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. This role requires a person who is accountable, process driven, and detail oriented.

In addition to being an outstanding project leader and communicator, the successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. This role will involve direct engagement with APTIM’s state and local government clients and utilities (regulated and non-regulated). You will be working with others who are passionate about clean energy, energy efficiency, and making a positive impact on the industry.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Work as part of a residential energy program launch team ensuring that new programs are successfully and smoothly launched into the market.This role will leverage the local team as they are hired and turn the keys over to the local team at the appropriate time, including planning and resource management, client interface during launch and building tools and processes to support launches based on experience.
• Lead the collaborative efforts of all personnel and other resources (internal and external) necessary to successfully accomplish the strategic planning, administration and implementation of program initiatives and offerings.
• Working with subcontractors to provide technical and administrative oversight and support.
• Developing relationships with industry partners to identify and address their needs from the program which may include public and small group presentations and information gathering sessions.
• Writing technical and non-technical summaries, blogs, newsletters, and other educational content for a wide variety of audiences.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Contract management; reporting, tracking and compliance.
• Reporting and tracking program performance and other metrics as required by the DOE.
• Serving as a knowledge base on HOMES and HEAR information and acting as a conduit for exchanging program information with other states and the DOE.
• Manage external clients, vendors, contractors through project execution tasks.
• Tangible experience with managing schedules, cost, and project scopes throughout the development and implementation process of energy efficiency or cost saving programs/projects.
• Prepare presentations related to the project for both internal and external team meetings.
• Monitor market conditions, innovations, and trends to evolve project execution methods.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and the broader organization.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all APTIM and client quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college / university or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7+ years’ program experience related to energy or weatherization program management.
• Experience working directly with clients and partners on energy programs; delivering energy savings and managing a program budget.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and electrification technologies and energy-saving solutions including lighting, HVAC, water heating, and building envelope for residential customers.
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of energy efficiency, weatherization and electrification programs.
• Knowledge of traditional RFP process and procedures.
• Quantitative and analytic capabilities including report writing, spreadsheet analysis, and identification of existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Must be a self-starter, entrepreneurial, organized and have an ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and interpret information to proceed with appropriate actions.
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel statewide and occasionally out-of-state.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management, project management, and follow-through.
• Willingness to learn new technologies across multiple industries.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including client engagement and coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software — Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint,

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with state/local government and/or utility clients
• 1+ years’ experience in the residential energy efficiency industry preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or Power BI.
• Professional experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders, such as state, local and federal governments, for-profit and non-profit organizations, utilities, and others.
• Residential energy program experience preferred.
• CEM, BPI, MBA, PMP, or similar certification.

Who We Are And What We Do

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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