Orange & Rockland is leading the clean energy transition in New York and New Jersey. We are investing millions of dollars annually to provide customers with the tools to better manage their energy use, scale the adoption of energy efficiency and clean heating technologies while targeting customers in disadvantaged communities, and minimizing infrastructure investment with clean energy solutions whenever possible. The Program Manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to support the clean energy transition in alignment with regulatory directives and the Company's Clean Energy Future. The Program Manager is responsible for implementing the Company's energy efficiency and demand management programs and oversees the design, operations, administration, budget, marketing, performance analysis, regulatory reporting, process improvement, and customer and stakeholder engagement. The Program Manager is responsible for overall and performance of the programs to achieve energy savings and demand reduction targets for the Company. The Program Manager directs the program's processes, functions, internal program team, and/or vendors/contractors responsible for the implementation of the programs.
Core Responsibilities
- Commits to developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
- Manages the Company's energy efficiency/demand management programs and oversees the design, operations, administration, budgeting, marketing, performance analysis, regulatory reporting, process improvement, and customer and stakeholder engagement.
- Implements energy efficiency, electrification, weatherization, demand response and decarbonization programs and tracks performance to achieve all clean energy objectives and goal.
- Supports internal program team and external vendors/contractors responsible for the implementation of the programs.
- Develops, issues and evaluates RFPs to secure implementation vendors to support energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, decarbonization, and weatherization programs to achieve program goals.
- Coordinates with all program managers to align program initiatives, streamline performance, and achieve all regulatory directives gathering internal and external stakeholder support.
- Develops collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize benefits to the Company.
- Supports the growth of the programs through such activities as marketing, training, and communications with customers and market partners and the development of innovative program design solutions.
- Speaks publicly on behalf of energy efficiency and demand management initiatives.
- Manages clean energy professionals to achieve the Company Clean Energy commitments and regulatory CLCPA goals.
- Performs other related tasks and assignments as required.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Law, or other related technical disciplines and 3 years work experience, with at least two years experience in the energy efficiency / clean energy industry or
- Master's Degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Law, or other related technical disciplines and 3 years work experience, with at least two years experience in the energy efficiency / clean energy industry
Relevant Work Experience
- Experience in the energy efficiency or clean energy industry, required.
- Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to drive results through collaboration with stakeholders, required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, required.
- Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment, represent an organizations values and interests publicly and successfully navigate complicated, interrelated initiatives, required.
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, and the ability to see the big picture as well as attention to detail, required.
- Strong interpersonal, networking and people management skills with the ability to drive results by collaborating with stakeholders to build consensus, required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), required.
- Work experience in energy efficiency, demand management, demand response or other competitive, market driven utility programs, including project and process management experience, preferred.
- Experience managing relationships with partners and contractors, preferred.
- Public speaking experience and technical writing skills, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
- Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel within O&R, RECO and CECONY service territory, as needed.
Mission Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience. Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
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