Program Manager – LED Streetlight Conversion

Job Details
Project Management Program Manager – LED Streetlight Conversion Akron,OH Posted:8/24/2026 Job Description Job #:

459

Job Category:

Project Management

Position Type:

Employee

Shift:

1

Program Manager - LED Streetlight Conversion
Location: Akron, OH preferred; other locations may be considered
Travel: Periodic travel to client, vendor, and project locations as required About the Role ExecuPOWER is seeking an experienced Program Manager - LED Streetlight Conversion to lead the delivery of a large-scale LED Streetlight Conversion Program supporting a major electric utility client. This high-impact role will oversee program strategy, implementation, technology integration, field deployment, financial performance, stakeholder communication, and change management.

The Senior Program Manager will work closely with utility leadership, engineering, IT, supply chain, vendors, contractors, field teams, regulatory stakeholders, and external partners to ensure successful program execution. The ideal candidate brings strong utility program management experience
, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex programs involving technology, field deployment, asset management, customer billing, and operational change.

Experience with
connected street lighting, LED conversion programs, utility streetlight operations, or customer streetlight billing is highly desirable.
What You'll Do
Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the overall delivery and execution of the LED Streetlight Conversion Program
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• Develop and execute program implementation plans, change management strategies, and delivery roadmaps.
• Support development of program budgets and obtain appropriate approvals for implementation.
• Establish program objectives, milestones, performance measures, and expected business outcomes.
• Ensure program activities remain aligned with utility operational, financial, safety, and customer-service objectives.
• Coordinate multiple work streams and cross-functional teams throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, delivery, and customer outcomes.

Program Planning, Scheduling & Financial Management

• Create and maintain comprehensive program schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Monitor program budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and financial performance.
• Evaluate variances and develop corrective actions to maintain program performance.
• Identify required changes to scope, schedule, resources, and budget and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular financial and operational reporting to leadership.
• Ensure program benefits and expected financial or operational improvements are clearly defined and tracked through realization.

Streetlight Technology & Field Deployment

• Define optimal processes, requirements, and operating models for the street lighting solution.
• Support evaluation and selection of LED, connected street lighting, controls, communications, and technology solutions
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• Evaluate existing technologies and emerging solutions to identify opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and customer service.
• Coordinate technology integration and field deployment activities.
• Work with engineering and technical teams to establish appropriate technology standards.
• Coordinate field deployment, maintenance, asset management, and operational requirements.
• Support the development of processes for ongoing streetlight maintenance and lifecycle management.

IT Systems Integration

• Support integration of the street lighting solution with utility technology platforms and systems.
• Coordinate with IT teams and vendors to support integration of:
  • Asset management systems
  • Work order management systems
  • Billing systems
  • Reporting platforms
  • Streetlight management systems
  • Field service and deployment systems
• Partner with vendors and internal IT stakeholders to identify integration requirements and resolve implementation issues.
• Support development of reporting capabilities and data requirements associated with the streetlight program.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as a primary program leadership…