Program Manager - SDREN

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Program Manager - SDREN

Open until filled.

Posted 9/10/2026

San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by SDCP

The Program Manager oversees and leads the implementation of customer energy programs funded through the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), primarily via the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN). Under the direction of a Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of CPUC program delivery including but not limited to budget tracking, contractor/implementor management, program marketing, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

The position will lead and oversee one or more SDREN programs in the residential and commercial sectors. The Program Manager collaborates with the SDREN Program Operations Team, other Community Power departments and other partner agencies and stakeholder groups. This role is directly responsible for day-to-day program operations and interacts with a wide range of customer groups.

San Diego Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

San Diego Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. San Diego Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates.

We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunity

Power.org.

At SDCP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Independently manage SDREN programs, including budget tracking, contractor/implementor management, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the coordination, management and implementation of SDREN programs by working closely with Community Power staff, consultants, industry and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor program progress relative to goals and make recommendations for improved program delivery.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all program activities (e.g., program participants, funding agencies, Community Power Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee, industry and other relevant stakeholders).
• Support development of requests for proposals and manage contracts.
• Work independently, using good judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments; set goals and priorities and carry out multiple assignments concurrently; think strategically to mitigate political and regulatory impediments to program development.
• Represent Community Power in a variety of events, stakeholder engagement meetings and other related public meetings; draft staff reports and presentations for Community Power Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee meetings.
• Establish effective and cooperative working relationships with customers, local businesses, community groups, interested stakeholders, officials of municipalities, agencies, special districts and other related agencies.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.

Required:

• Three (3) years of experience working in residential and/or commercial energy efficiency programs and/or CPUC funded programs.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of energy efficiency,…