Senior Manager

Responsible for overseeing and guiding the day-to-day operations of assigned staff, programs and projects. Primarily responsible for overseeing and managing programs or projects in CSE’s Distributed Energy Resources department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Track and update annual program budgets and ensure employee utilization meets CSE expectations and program needs.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual tasks. Review and update contracts/sub-contracts and execute amendments and extensions, as needed.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, subcontractors and vendors to ensure adherence to statewide policies, consistent processes and communication.
• Provide strategic guidance and assist in drafting regulatory or policy content in consultation with policy team and other Program Administrators when necessary.
• Supervise certain program staff and direct the work of supporting matrix staff.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and monthly labor and ODC reports; ensure invoicing is conducted on time and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with CSE and client-mandated audits.
• Identify and participate in industry workshops/conferences/events.
• Provide strategic input on measurement and evaluation activities.
• Create, and approve program reports.
• Ensure adherence to CSE’s PMO requirements and best practices.
• Facilitate coordination across departments, project teams, and staff functions as appropriate.
• Assist in business development by providing content for RFIs, RFQs and RFPs as needed.
• Provide additional support to CSE through special tasks as directed by DER Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required

• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal effectively with employees and external parties.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to successful and fulfilling outcomes.
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be proactive and work with minimal supervision.
• Effectively handle multiple tasks, changing priorities and complex assignments.
• Apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems.
• Demonstrated high-level of abilities of various computer software programs and fluency in using standard office software packages such as MS Office: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Preferred

• Experience with advanced DER technology market transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of solar, energy storage and distributed generation technologies.
• Prior experience working in the energy sector with public agencies, utilities and industry stakeholders.
• Experience working with a database and handling complex administrative processes.
• Prior experience with public speaking and giving presentations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years’ related experience.

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations:

PMP Certification or equivalent preferred.