Senior C&I Portfolio Manager
Franklin Energy

Position at Franklin Energy

COMPANY Summary

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times - to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization's integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.

We believe the organization's most "precious resources" are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.

Position Summary

As a seasoned professional, the Program Manager III demonstrates excellence in managing complex portfolios of energy efficiency programs. In this hands-on management role, you will provide leadership to all aspects of an energy program and will work closely with both clients and our energy professionals to achieve client energy efficiency goals and other program objectives. The Program Manager III position is responsible for program budget development and oversight, expert financial acumen, is a strategic partner to the client advising and making recommendations for program improvement, team development and engagement, vendor and client relationships, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Actively engage in talent management process, including interviewing, resource planning and utilization, engagement planning, performance evaluations, and more
• May manage other Program Managers
• Act as the Senior Leader over program portfolio's and lower-level program managers including mentoring, coaching, and development
• Proactive provide best in class communication and reporting to Client
• Oversee program operations to ensure client requirements are met and continuously provide innovation to clients to deliver the goal better and effective
• Develop and expand client relationship as a trusted advisor; strong relationships at all levels of client's and key stakeholders' organization
• Lead partner and client contract management process
• Strengthen opportunities for community engagement, such as establishing relationships with community colleges, utilities, condo associations, etc. Build leadership and reputation in energy efficiency within the community we operate.
• Lead and support company-wide Safety efforts
• Orchestrate partnership and work between centralized functions and program staff
• Acting as company stakeholder creating and leading company trainings, development, safety initiatives, and more
• Recognize when issues are occurring and take proper steps towards resolution
• Minimal oversite from senior management in the day-to-day operations
• Be able to develop a network of diversity service providers
• Develop and deliver polished and prepared client presentations; responds to client questions with confidence and accuracy
• Ensure successful delivery of program goals as indicated in Statement of Work
• Develop and manage production plan for program
• Monitor and manage program budgets to ensure full utilization of funds while meeting or exceeding energy goals
• Prepare monthly invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner or company management by the requested due date
• Managing multiple, joint, or complex utility programs
• Analyze, make recommendations, and advise on financial metrics while reporting on and driving program performance as the subject matter expert
• Co-lead with Business Development in collaboration and sharing of expertise on sector-based program design, program re-bids, and client expansions
• Has a comprehensive understanding of the program's strategic direction regarding energy efficiency and the business activities of its customers
• Anticipating needs in all programmatic functions and making recommendations to improve client relationships, program offerings, revenue generation, etc.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Background in engineering, technology or science and experience in working in a technical environment - preferred
• Experience in lighting, HVAC, and other technologies installed applications - preferred
• Technical experience in developing and/or reviewing energy savings calculations to determine paybacks and incentive levels for customers - preferred
• 6 or more years of management experience or 3 or more years of experience in managing energy efficiency programs or equivalent experience and demonstrated success
• Proven track record of high-level performance in meeting and exceeding expectations and goals

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven Leadership in fast paced environment
• Have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with customers, clients, and employees
• Sales or business development background a plus
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Licenses & Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - preferred

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Estimated Wage Range: $120,000 - $140,000+

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, parental leave, sick/safe leave, company paid volunteer hours, and more!

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Franklin Energy implements the use of dash cams inside their fleet of leased vehicles because the Company believes video surveillance devices (Dash Cams) promote the safety of employees as well as security within the company vehicles. The Company will not use video surveillance (Dash Cams) for any unlawful purpose including monitoring employees or giving the impression of monitoring. Our Dash Cam Policy applies to all employees of the Company and temporary agency employees, regardless of whether an employee or temporary agency employee may be driving or riding in Company Vehicles. The primary use of Dash Cams is to assist in the protection and safety of employees and property, prevention, and detection of criminal offenses such as vehicle vandalism and break-ins and staged-accident fraud, defense of legal claims, driver exoneration, and driver training and improvement.

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