Manager, Energy & IoT Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the energy management strategy for Inspire Brands within the company-owned portfolio.

• Act as the business owner for Energy Management Systems (EMS), Connected Kitchen, Open Kitchen, and upcoming energy management technologies.

• Set platform priorities, enhancements, governance, reporting, and strategies for adoption.

• Cultivate relationships with EMS providers, utility consultants, energy vendors, utility companies, and strategic partners.

• Establish vendor KPIs, conduct regular business reviews, and promote continuous improvement.

• Create and execute utility reduction programs and energy optimization initiatives.

• Utilize energy dashboards and reporting tools to pinpoint consumption trends, outliers, savings possibilities, and operational risks.

• Improve reporting, analytics, and visibility with internal stakeholders.

• Formulate and oversee utility rebate and incentive strategies across all brands.

• Detect rebate opportunities, prioritize projects based on ROI, and maximize incentive capture.

• Construct business cases, savings analyses, lifecycle cost evaluations, ROI models, and recommendations for capital investments.

• Support enterprise sustainability and ESG initiatives through the management of utility data, reporting, and energy performance analysis.

• Collaborate with Facilities, Operations, Equipment Innovation, Restaurant Technology, Finance, Procurement, utility providers, and strategic vendors.

• Assess and implement emerging technologies that align with operational and financial objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a 4-year degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in facilities management, energy management, utilities, engineering, building systems, restaurant operations, or related areas.

• Proven experience in leading enterprise programs, cross-functional initiatives, and strategic projects.

• Skilled in developing financial analyses, business cases, ROI models, and recommendations for capital investments.

• Proficient in using data analytics to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and influence business decisions.

• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple initiatives while achieving measurable outcomes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of utility management, HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, controls, and building management systems.

• Ability to utilize reporting and analytics tools to uncover opportunities and drive actions.

• Knowledgeable about utility rate structures, utility rebates, incentives, and energy efficiency programs.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and convert findings into actionable business recommendations.

• Financial acumen, including capital planning, ROI analysis, and cost-benefit evaluation.

• Excellent project and program management abilities.

• Capability to communicate and present complex analyses and recommendations to both executive and operational audiences.

• Experience in managing vendor relationships through performance metrics, scorecards, and KPIs.

• Strategic thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Ability to assess emerging technologies and propose scalable solutions.

• Preferred: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or a comparable industry certification.

• Preferred: Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), LEED Accredited Professional, or equivalent industry certification.

• Preferred: Background in multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or commercial facilities environments.

• Preferred: Familiarity with EMS, BAS, BMS, IoT platforms, or Connected Kitchen technologies.

• Preferred: Experience in managing utility rebate and incentive programs.

• Preferred: Background in working with utility providers, energy consultants, and technology vendors.

• Preferred: Experience in implementing energy efficiency or smart building technologies across multiple locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-based position.

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives.

• Professional exposure to cutting-edge energy, smart-building, EMS, IoT, and Connected Kitchen technologies.