Program Manager –Weatherization Program

Location:Remote NY - Candidates must be located in NYC, Long Island, Syracuse, or Albany NY to be consideredReady to make a difference?To support our growth, we are seeking a Program Manager for our Utility Programs and Services (UPS) division to grow ICF’s Existing Home programs. You will lead and manage a significant EE/BE program in the metro NYC market, build relationships with clients, foster relationships with key market actors such as HVAC contractors, develop and implement program strategies and plans, as well as support marketing and recruiting strategies.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Lead a team that implements the program daily 

• Collaborate with the ICF portfolio and operations managers to ensure program is on goal and budget including the development of monthly forecasts for inclusion in the broader portfolio forecast 

• Maintain direct contact and relationship with the client lead/main point of contact for the program as well as other key client contacts such as Forecasting, Regulatory, EM&V and QA/QC as necessary 

• Refresh program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency measures and development of effective delivery strategies 

• Develop relationships and partnerships with major local, regional, and national market partners, through in-person and virtual interactions 

• Oversee engagement of market partners through the program participation application and training process

• Implement program including development and execution of detailed and effective deployment and annual project management plans, quality control, and/or program evaluation 

• Analyze market trends and technologies to optimize existing programs 

• Collaborate with regional and national teams 

• Build and maintain relationships while driving businesses towards the implementation of energy performance improvements through the use of existing market knowledge and proven energy efficient technologies 

• Track goal achievement and report results to clients 

• Produce program delivery forecasts, financial analyses and formal project reviews for ICF leadership to report on program performance vs. project key performance indicators such as energy savings, as well as vs. internal ICF financial goals,

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Sustainability, Science, Policy, Business or Engineering or related with 3 years of experience managing projects for utilities, state energy offices, state/local governments, and/or regional non-profits or similar applicable experience OR

• 6 years of experience managing projects for utilities, state energy offices, state/local governments, and/or regional non-profits or similar applicable experience 

• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check 

What we would like you to have:

• BPI Analyst certification or HERS Rater certification

• Master's degree preferred 

• Experience managing energy efficiency program budgets and providing regulatory support or similar applicable experience 

• Experience leading teams

• Advanced skills in the following areas: organization, flexibility, financial and time management, analysis, stakeholder collaboration and outreach, marketing planning and execution, event management, written and verbal communications 

• Demonstrated experience with business development and client development 

• Recognized internally and externally for expertise in functional area 

• Industry certifications, professional affiliations, and publications 

• Corporate level knowledge of HVAC equipment suppliers 

• Project management, outreach, negotiation, implementation and technical support, and partnership development 

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC technologies and their manufacturers 

• Marketing experience in an active market

Professional skills you will use:

• Proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

• Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels

• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate effectively