Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of program designs, which include work plans, staff allocations, goal management, and precise forecasting.

• Coordinate the delivery of large-budget energy efficiency programs for utility clients, adhering to contract stipulations and program budgets.

• Identify, define, quantify, monitor, and drive program deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

• Evaluate project progress against established goals and generate solutions to emerging challenges and market dynamics.

• Oversee cross-functional delivery teams and subcontractors.

• Manage client expectations, satisfaction, and communications by addressing or escalating client concerns as necessary.

• Create and present both short- and long-term implementation plans, budgets, and forecasts.

• Lead activities related to cross-functional program implementation.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and program contacts.

• Supervise business processing, engineering, quality assurance/quality control, outreach, and software professionals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering, or a related field of study.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in energy efficiency or demand-side management specific roles.

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing project scopes, budgets, and plans.

• Capability and experience in both short- and long-term planning and strategy.

• Prior experience in contract development and negotiation.

• Exceptional project and program management skills.

• Proficient in establishing job and work process flows.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks while consistently meeting deadlines accurately and within budget.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the environment.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background and reference check.

• A pre-employment drug screening may be required, depending on the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Commuter benefits.

• Additional supplemental offerings.

• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.