WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 3+ years of related experience working in energy efficiency, energy, utility, or sustainability programs and/or related experience

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Experience leading cross-organizational projects from planning to execution and managing client/vendor relationships
• Experience working with retailers and/or manufacturers and understanding the retail industry or programs that focus on energy efficient products
• Experience mentoring and leading teams

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS YOU WILL USE:

• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and quality assurance/control theories, techniques and application
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Ability to work with all levels of internal employees, as well as outside clients and vendors
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities

THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXPERIENCE WITH CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS, BUDGET TRACKING, INVOICING, PEOPLE MANAGING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING CORE PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES ACROSS THE CLIENT TERRITORY:

• Manage day to day operations of the contract serving as the main point of contact for the client
• Direct oversight of program budgets and tracking & reporting Key Performance Indicators
• Review program performance towards goals on a regular basis including program forecasting
• Coordinate with client and ICF team to ensure all program goals are met, and adjust as needed to meet goals
• Assist in the direct support of client outreach, meetings and ad hoc requests including 1-on-1 monthly client meetings
• Management of direct reports including but not limited to timesheet/expense approval, PTO approval, regular individual check-in meetings, and annual performance reviews
• Support monthly invoicing and reporting as well as all outreach, recruitment, marketing, QA/QC, and subcontractor activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Program requirements and ongoing Program updates
• Collaborate with regional and national teams to provide national cohesion and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client’s programs
• Other duties as required to support our work nationally and provide direct support to division leadership as needed.