Program Launch Manager - State Energy Programs

Overview

Job Overview: APTIM's Energy Transitions is seeking a Program Launch Manager, State Energy Programs
. This position provides critical leadership, designing and implementing federally funded energy efficiency programs. APTIM's role is to develop and manage programs created through the Inflation Reduction Act including the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs. The Program Launch Manager will be responsible for developing program designs aligning with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidance and state guiding principles, contracting with subcontractors to deliver the programs, adhering to DOE reporting requirements, providing programmatic and project management expertise, and supporting program staff.

Industry and technical knowledge in residential energy efficiency, weatherization and electrification is required. Coordination with internal functional teams, State Energy Office clients, and external stakeholders will be paramount to devise and optimize plans and strategies for market engagement and delivery of the Home Energy Rebate programs.

The Program Launch Manager's responsibilities fall into three main categories: 1.)
Program Launches. Leads cross-functional teams to operationalize newly won business from developing scopes of work during contracting through launch and hand off to operations teams once steady state is reached. Develop tools and best practices for program launches on an ongoing basis. Works closely with operations, marketing, legal, HR, and IT teams, leveraging existing tools and resources. 2.)
Subject Matter Expert (SME). Serves as an expert and consultant to business development teams and clients during the sales process. Serves as an expert and consultant to operational teams delivering programs as needed. Represents APTIM as a thought leader through conference presentations and other external facing activities. 3.)
Ops Team Hiring and Handoff. Participates in hiring the permanent operational team for the programs. Manages the migration of program responsibilities from the launch team to the permanent program team. Develop process documentation to ensure successful transition of operations to new team. Work closely with clients to ensure transition is successful and smooth.

Location is flexible as hybrid office/telecommute will be needed for this role.

APTIM's Energy Solutions team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our technical experts deliver highly innovative projects and complex client solutions providing the full breadth of energy solutions including energy management, carbon management, smart energy infrastructure, distributed energy resources (DER), and carbon-free mobility solutions. Our consultants proactively collaborate with clients to define and implement strategies and campaigns around key business drivers, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high-impact projects that exceed expectations and meet the unique needs for our clients.

The successful candidate will immediately assume an active role in winning and launching new business in addition to active role overseeing the design and development of these federally funded programs. This role requires a critical thinker focused on finding solutions that strike a balance between stakeholder demands and program needs. The unprecedented nature of these opportunities requires an individual who is comfortable with and capable of adapting to changing work and responsibilities.

The Program Launch Manager, State Energy Programs, serves as a resource for the leadership team and cross-functional team members to ensure commitments to stakeholders are delivered. This person will communicate across functional teams to exchange ideas, embraces a collaborative approach, takes ownership of their workspace, and finds solutions to challenges as they arise. Candidates must be able to manage multiple tasks, be well-versed in energy programs (preferably residential), have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to maintain positive relationships with the client, colleagues, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

This role requires a person who is accountable, process driven, and detail oriented.

In addition to being an outstanding project leader and communicator, the successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. This role will involve direct engagement with APTIM's state and local government clients and utilities (regulated and non-regulated). You will be working with others who are passionate about clean energy, energy efficiency, and making a positive impact on the industry.

• Work as part of a residential energy program launch team ensuring that new programs are successfully and smoothly launched into the market. This role will leverage the local team as they are hired and turn the keys over to the local team at the appropriate time, including planning and…